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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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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
This was the third time Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes faced his two younger brothers, Devils center Jack Hughes and defenseman Luke Hughes, in an NHL game.
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CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Johnson faced a series of unfortunate events during his time searching for a solution — including shutting off his gas service just before Christmas so the lines under his home would not be damaged.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The Eagles quickly got to San Francisco’s 21-yard line in the final minutes and faced a fourth-and-11 — and called a timeout.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Scott stars as Ian Charleson, the Chariots Of Fire and Gandhi actor who who faced incredible odds while preparing to give the performance of his life in Hamlet at the National Theatre in London.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Trailing by 13 at midfield, Justin Herbert took a second-down snap and faced knifing pressure up the middle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Paul Clement, the lawyer arguing for the oil companies at Monday’s arguments, faced sharp questions from the justices over whether the companies have met the standard to move the case to federal court.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
Miller has faced numerous legal issues, including lawsuits from fellow cast members alleging assault and emotional distress.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Senior military and civilian leaders, at least fourteen of whom faced indictments for drug trafficking, would stay in place.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Johnson faced a series of unfortunate events during his time searching for a solution — including shutting off his gas service just before Christmas so the lines under his home would not be damaged.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The Eagles quickly got to San Francisco’s 21-yard line in the final minutes and faced a fourth-and-11 — and called a timeout.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Scott stars as Ian Charleson, the Chariots Of Fire and Gandhi actor who who faced incredible odds while preparing to give the performance of his life in Hamlet at the National Theatre in London.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Trailing by 13 at midfield, Justin Herbert took a second-down snap and faced knifing pressure up the middle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Paul Clement, the lawyer arguing for the oil companies at Monday’s arguments, faced sharp questions from the justices over whether the companies have met the standard to move the case to federal court.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
Miller has faced numerous legal issues, including lawsuits from fellow cast members alleging assault and emotional distress.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Senior military and civilian leaders, at least fourteen of whom faced indictments for drug trafficking, would stay in place.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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The minors were child actors who met Busfield on the set of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, where Busfield served as a director, according to the arrest warrant, issued by Officer Marvin Kirk Brown.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Public trust in the justice system is eroded when political cronyism is rewarded over fairness, when accountability is resisted, and when devastating errors are defended instead of confronted.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Within days, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good, who had confronted agents in Minneapolis.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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Horizontal wood paneling clads this chimney from floor to ceiling instead of the usual brick or stone.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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In middle age, though, the only seaway Melville encountered was the brackish Hudson and his journeys consisted of tabulating the wool unloaded from Manchester, rum from Havana, and tea from Calcutta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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American Express, Visa, and Capital One, which dropped 6% by midday trading, all encountered slight downward turns, signaling concern.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Central Business District is bordered by Stemmons Freeway, Interstate 30, Woodall Rogers Freeway, and the Interstate 345 Expressway, and in 2025 a dedicated patrol division was created to focus on the unique concerns in a large city's urban core.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The country of more than 28 million people is bordered by Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south, Guyana to the east, and the Caribbean Sea to the north.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Scissors should be no longer than 4 inches from the pivot point, and they should be sheathed to protect baggage handlers.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The walls are sheathed modishly in wood, and hung with dramatic botanical paintings.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Glaser's joke came amid a rocky week for CBS News, which debuted its latest CBS Evening News edition fronted by CBS Mornings star Tony Dokoupil.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fundraising will be key for Hynes against Kaegi, who fronted his campaign $1 million since November of 2024.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by his entire family in Los Angeles, California.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Centered around an azure alpine lake and surrounded by a network of more than 460 trails, Wanaka is a haven for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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