1
as in met
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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2
as in confronted
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
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as in clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encountered
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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Recent Examples of faced
Tennessee faced a third-and-10 at their own 35-yard line, and the crowd at Empower Field was at a fever pitch.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Democrats faced a fair amount of criticism from their ranks over going along with keeping the government open back in the spring.
—ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
The Jayhawks faced a fourth-and-7 from the 28.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The first batter Scott faced was Emmanuel Rivera, who hit a walk-off single to center field.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, the A-Mark Foundation report also found that Muslims and Jews disproportionately faced religious violence in their places of worship.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
The Hamptons was faced with culture shock on Thursday night when some of Metallica‘s most faithful fans descended upon the upscale vacation spot for an intimate, invite-only show to see the hard rockers in action.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Each of these companies faced multiple crises that could easily have derailed them without a founder at the helm to push through the turbulence.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Despite their potential, AMMs have faced practical obstacles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Democrats faced a fair amount of criticism from their ranks over going along with keeping the government open back in the spring.
—ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
The Jayhawks faced a fourth-and-7 from the 28.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The first batter Scott faced was Emmanuel Rivera, who hit a walk-off single to center field.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, the A-Mark Foundation report also found that Muslims and Jews disproportionately faced religious violence in their places of worship.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
The Hamptons was faced with culture shock on Thursday night when some of Metallica‘s most faithful fans descended upon the upscale vacation spot for an intimate, invite-only show to see the hard rockers in action.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Each of these companies faced multiple crises that could easily have derailed them without a founder at the helm to push through the turbulence.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Despite their potential, AMMs have faced practical obstacles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chicago officials, faced with pressure from the teachers union and community groups, have not confronted this challenge.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, the pair were soon confronted by an unidentified woman, who started to argue angrily with them.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Lorain Police, while doing proactive patrolling in the area, encountered a man and exchanged gunfire with him at the dead end of River Bend Drive, Elyria Police Chief James Welsh told reporters at the time.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Off the coast of Monterey Bay, California, researchers encountered several unusual creatures in the deep, cold water.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Near West Side Partners’ mission is to revitalize and sustain neighborhoods bordered by I-43 on the east, Highway 41 on the west, Vliet Street and Highland Boulevard on the north, and I-94 on the south.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The data center would replace more than a dozen bucolic parcels off I-74 and bordered by South Post Road, East Troy Avenue, Davis Road and Vandergriff Road.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
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On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.—
Brienne Walsh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The formal dining room, sheathed in a scenic wall covering, is anchored by a modular table that can seat up to 18 people.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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The brand celebrated its signature Super-Star sneaker, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, with a campaign fronted by Academy Award-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda and Paolini.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Calvin Klein unveiled its Fall 2025 denim collection with a campaign fronted by Mingyu of K-pop group Seventeen.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Aug. 2025
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The site is surrounded by commercial, residential and light industrial areas, according to the applicant’s submission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The fair is an annual reminder that true horology is best appreciated not in isolation but surrounded by the beauty of Geneva and the company of fellow connoisseurs.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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