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Definition of facenext
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as in to front
to stand or sit with the face or front toward the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean

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as in to encounter
to enter into contest or conflict with the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs

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as in looks
the front part of the head the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car

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as in front
a forward part or surface the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs

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as in frown
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli

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as in exterior
an outer part or layer a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite

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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something

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Recent Examples of face
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The funds will support the expansion and modernization of airport infrastructure, accelerate the development of Adani Airport City projects and scale passenger-facing and other non-aeronautical businesses, including ground handling. Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 Today’s executives face several challenges at once, Liao said. Danny Vincent, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
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The attack left her with dozens of stitches and injuries to her face, arms and legs. Karina Nova, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 The veterans, the pioneers who’ve been in organic cotton for decades, and the new faces arriving with fresh energy. Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for face
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
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  • The developers have sought an exception to rules around how much parking can front a nearby boulevard, and will be expected to provide extra landscaping and screening to buffer the parking from nearby properties.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In recent months, Chan’s companies, Virelox and Casgains, posted ads for acting work fronting YouTube videos primarily focused on political news.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • All across Arkansas, workers in health care, logistics, manufacturing, and education are organizing to confront rising living costs and demand fair compensation.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • She’s faced with the threat of being kicked out of her orphanage and must suddenly embrace her identity and confront the reality of making it through life on her own.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
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  • Seed Studio Landscape Design used medium-width horizontal panels on the privacy fencing of this elegant backyard grill space and layered on thinner wood slats in the same warm tone to clad the outdoor kitchen.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The same went for the team’s suggestion to clad the powder room in tree bark, a nod to rustic Adirondack camp interiors.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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  • Murray hopes to connect with young people who encounter negativity on social media.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On September 9, 1947, the Harvard Mark II, one of the earliest computers, encountered a bug.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • The combination of red and purple, in particular, has already won over celebrities, whoa re adding a pop of color to their off-duty looks.
    Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Joseph’s lavender looks are, as usual, the most divisive of the bunch.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • In 2025, a mini renovation updated the hotel’s façade, added more seating and a second hot tub to the indoor pool area, and refreshed the Gallery Restaurant to give it a more modern feel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • How much Moreno cared about criticism was unclear — though there were cracks in the facade.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • The late-night host teasingly drew his face into a frown in order to copy Washington’s facial expression.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lee indulges that emotional ambiguity, the way the pedal steel can blur the distinction between a frown and a smile.
    Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
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  • Its rugged silicone exterior is IP67-rated to resist water, dust, and drops, while the flexible utility strap easily clips onto backpacks, handlebars, or coolers.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Even when behind the tinted exterior is just Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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