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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
In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Brazil, which faced duties as high as 50%, along with Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa, would face lower rates, noted Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
The Pirates had not reached the World Series since 1927, when they were swept by the New York Yankees, and again faced the Yankees in 1960.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Officials also faced the threat of additional storms.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Tynberg said the Northline project has faced delays, including the COVID-19 pandemic, high inflation, a slowdown in office development and high interest rates.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The pitchers Kyle faced during his first 43 games included Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes (the 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner), Dodgers ace lefty Blake Snell, three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, and Dodgers’ World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Forward Owen Nolan and Team Canada faced Sharks defenseman Gary Suter and the Americans in Salt Lake City.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
But Gisèle has also faced so much.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Brazil, which faced duties as high as 50%, along with Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa, would face lower rates, noted Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
The Pirates had not reached the World Series since 1927, when they were swept by the New York Yankees, and again faced the Yankees in 1960.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Officials also faced the threat of additional storms.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Tynberg said the Northline project has faced delays, including the COVID-19 pandemic, high inflation, a slowdown in office development and high interest rates.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The pitchers Kyle faced during his first 43 games included Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes (the 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner), Dodgers ace lefty Blake Snell, three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, and Dodgers’ World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Forward Owen Nolan and Team Canada faced Sharks defenseman Gary Suter and the Americans in Salt Lake City.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
But Gisèle has also faced so much.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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If these issues can be addressed/met, then this new battery could have some legs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Alongside peace talks conducted over the past year, the head of Russia’s state fund has frequently met with Witkoff to discuss massive economic deals including the acquisition of Russian energy assets and rare-earth mines, in exchange for bringing Russia sanctions relief.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Marcos’s commanders, confronted with throngs of nuns, priests and ordinary civilians pleading, weeping and kneeling in prayer, refused orders to open fire and clear the streets, and Marcos subsequently fled to exile in Hawaii.—
Keith B. Richburg,
Washington Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said Collier was shot and killed by Lower Merion Township Police when officers confronted him in Bala Cynwyd Wednesday morning.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Today it can be seen cladding a Qantas 787 Dreamliner in giant red webs and white spots.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 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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Before moving to the two-story structure’s exterior stairs, SWAT officers encountered two barking dogs.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement officers later arrived at the motel and encountered Pysher and the victim.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Base shade aside, the sneakers are expected to feature all of the same details seen on the Ducks exclusive including a striped upper, a Swoosh bordered by a mummy-like fabric wrap, glow-in-the-dark details and a custom Mummy Duck heel graphic.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Scientists and environmental advocates have spent decades trying to reduce the amount of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, which stretches 200 miles along the mid-Atlantic coast and is bordered by Maryland and Virginia.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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On February 13th, for his free skate, Malinin glided out onto the ice wearing a sheer shirt with sequins studded in the shape of a blooming flame; the sleeves flowed past his wrists and sheathed both of his hands, like a pair of stockings masquerading as mittens.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Analysis of the bone’s vascular canals and surface texture suggests this massive blade was sheathed in a keratinous horn, much like a modern bird’s beak.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wallace has fronted the hugely successful YA Culpables franchise for Amazon and could therefore bring a hefty teen audience to The House of the Spirits.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Beware of underdogs This Czech team in Milan is going to be fronted by world-class players.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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