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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3
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
However, even after the peace proposal, Israeli sports teams have faced opposition and exclusion.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
The administration has faced lawsuits from Democratic-leaning states, nonprofits and cities since shortly after announcing that SNAP benefits would not be available in November because of the shutdown.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
When Kipley started posting informational videos online about her decision to pump during class, she was faced with a good amount of backlash.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Norvell’s predecessor Willie Taggart faced a similarly dire situation at homecoming.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
The administration has faced lawsuits from Democratic-leaning states, nonprofits and cities since shortly after announcing that SNAP benefits would not be available in November because of the shutdown.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
When Kipley started posting informational videos online about her decision to pump during class, she was faced with a good amount of backlash.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Norvell’s predecessor Willie Taggart faced a similarly dire situation at homecoming.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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Shouts for it will be met by angry fingers jutted towards the various gaffes played ad nauseam on Sky Sports’ weekly Ref Watch, or the mandatory pause before the emotional unleashing as VAR mulls over whether a goal is a goal or just a hoax.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Uncensored, that Fergie met the man, Steve Wyatt, a millionaire entrepreneur from Texas, at the Houston Grand Opera’s British Opera Festival in 1989 and started an extramarital relationship with him soon after.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bethell has already faced more balls in this single innings than Ben Duckett has confronted through the entire series, and eclipsed the total runs scored by Ollie Pope, the man preferred ahead of him until Melbourne, across three matches in this knock alone.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The employee confronted the two suspects, and a struggle ensued, leading to the shooting, Olson said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 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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When living in Iowa, Mercer and his wife encountered those headwinds after trying to find child care for their young son.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The two roommates who were spared — Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke — encountered the gory scene the next morning.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The indoor/parade version is bordered by a gold fringe while the outdoor version is plain.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Our family comes from Herat, Afghanistan, a major city bordered by Iran.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Be sure they’re sheathed or securely wrapped to avoid injuring screeners or baggage handlers.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Nov. 2025
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Sharp hooks or large tackle should be sheathed and checked, but small flies and reels can stay with you.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
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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 12 Jan. 2026.
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