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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
Boyd, a fourth-generation farmer and longtime civil rights advocate, said generations of Black farmers have faced barriers accessing government loans and agricultural assistance programs.
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Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 June 2026
During the 2024 school board elections, 27 of 47 prospective candidates faced objections, many of them from CTU, and more than a dozen were ultimately knocked off the ballot.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
After losing its opener to Scotland in a challenging Group C, Haiti faced five-time world champion Brazil before a final group-stage match against Morocco on Wednesday in Atlanta.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Increase safety parameters Commercial electric flight has previously faced limitations because standard lithium-ion batteries do not offer enough energy relative to their total weight.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The high school exam board, CBSE, has faced public outrage over an electronic marking system plagued with technical glitches, during which students said answers were wrongly marked or, in some cases, answer sheets were omitted entirely.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
The president has faced backlash and reluctance from Republicans concerning the memorandum of understanding.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The administration quickly faced several lawsuits, and the Supreme Court is deciding one of those cases right now.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The 24-year-old son of Jon Bon Jovi faced backlash after photos of his wife carrying a car seat and two backpacks went viral in August 2025.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 June 2026
During the 2024 school board elections, 27 of 47 prospective candidates faced objections, many of them from CTU, and more than a dozen were ultimately knocked off the ballot.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
After losing its opener to Scotland in a challenging Group C, Haiti faced five-time world champion Brazil before a final group-stage match against Morocco on Wednesday in Atlanta.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Increase safety parameters Commercial electric flight has previously faced limitations because standard lithium-ion batteries do not offer enough energy relative to their total weight.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The high school exam board, CBSE, has faced public outrage over an electronic marking system plagued with technical glitches, during which students said answers were wrongly marked or, in some cases, answer sheets were omitted entirely.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
The president has faced backlash and reluctance from Republicans concerning the memorandum of understanding.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The administration quickly faced several lawsuits, and the Supreme Court is deciding one of those cases right now.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The 24-year-old son of Jon Bon Jovi faced backlash after photos of his wife carrying a car seat and two backpacks went viral in August 2025.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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Scotland's Ben Gannon-Doak was trying to run down a long pass when Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ran out to grab the ball, and both met in a crunching collision that left both players down for a minute.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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They were all met with loud cheers on this Juneteenth evening.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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Both tournaments brought disappointment and his reign as coach ended after being confronted at the team’s hotel in Abidjan by angry supporters.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Video of the incident shows Backs being confronted and falling backward.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 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
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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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Tell us about the ship in general Built in 2021, Ocean Explorer is one of a slate of new-build polar expedition vessels to feature an X-Bow, a unique ship design that provides a more comfortable passage in heavy seas frequently encountered in the polar regions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Law enforcement officers who responded to a shoplifting call at the Walmart encountered two adults allegedly fleeing from the store with a child and going into a vehicle, the bureau said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Dirt paths bordered rose gardens that framed turquoise pools.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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In 2017, Regis Jesuit High School bought 18 acres that bordered their campus.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Roberts, according to the sheriff's office, was armed with a knife that was sheathed.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The walls that aren’t subject to preservation are sheathed in vast Claro walnut panels of a sinuous, almost figurative grain.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Hudson earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Penny Lane in Almost Famous in 2000 and has fronted several romantic comedies, including 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Its most forward-looking feature might be the cocoon-like dash, fronted by a yoke in place of a conventional steering wheel in the fighter jet–style cockpit.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Astronomers have used a technique called echo mapping to detect hints that supermassive black holes, such as the cosmic titan at the heart of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), are surrounded by dense clouds and clusters of dark matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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Tucked away on the grounds of Kensington Palace stands Nottingham Cottage, a two-bedroom, 1,324 square-foot Victorian home surrounded by greenery.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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