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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
Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This operation faced some challenges due to warmer weather and lower relative humidity.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Costa Rica, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia are next up, each with four former leaders who have faced investigation – with at least two convictions in each country.
—Sofía Benavides, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Jenkins Music faced new competition and a changing retail landscape.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Collective grading isn’t fair yet considering the teams have faced unbalanced competition, but two games provide a window into how each passer has settled into the season.
—Scott Dochterman, 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 first batter Scott faced was Emmanuel Rivera, who hit a walk-off single to center field.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
By 2024, the Red Sea faced an unprecedented shipping crisis and a decline in traffic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This operation faced some challenges due to warmer weather and lower relative humidity.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Costa Rica, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia are next up, each with four former leaders who have faced investigation – with at least two convictions in each country.
—Sofía Benavides, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Jenkins Music faced new competition and a changing retail landscape.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Collective grading isn’t fair yet considering the teams have faced unbalanced competition, but two games provide a window into how each passer has settled into the season.
—Scott Dochterman, 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 first batter Scott faced was Emmanuel Rivera, who hit a walk-off single to center field.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
By 2024, the Red Sea faced an unprecedented shipping crisis and a decline in traffic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tensions rose when 51-year-old Alfonso Ayala confronted Wilson, sparking a heated exchange that quickly turned physical, the station reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 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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The software giant has repeatedly encountered shortages in AI computing, exacerbated by its obligations to supply OpenAI.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thus, when two disheveled men barged into one camp on Sunday, the burners who encountered the thirsty strangers were understandably uneasy.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 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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If the initial response is anything to go by, this was not Enninful’s most viral cover launch (his penultimate Vogue issue was also fronted by Roberts, and that Instagram reveal got over 70,000 likes, compared to the 11,000 received for his new 72 cover).—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The city would create a path for cyclists and pedestrians at Dog Beach that would be fronted by elevated sand dunes that could provide flood protection to the immediate area and the rest of the neighborhood.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Photos from the vigil showed supporters assembling around images of the conservative activist, surrounded by candles and other tributes.—
Sophia Compton , Andrea Margolis , Olivia Palombo,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cassell said prosecutors may have hinted at that strategy in their initial probable cause affidavit that pointed out Kirk was surrounded by a large crowd, including people immediately adjacent and behind him.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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