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Recent Examples of faced off
Iowa State and Arkansas State faced off twice with Raynor at the helm.
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Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
With Monday marking the first time that the Heat and Cavaliers have faced off this season, last season’s lopsided first-round playoff series between the two teams was a popular topic.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Hailey, a 24-year-old demonstrator in an inflatable frog suit, told CNN that she was inspired by demonstrators in Portland, who have faced off against federal law enforcement for weeks.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
One of the best prime-time games in NFL history came when Patrick Mahomes and Jared Goff, albeit playing for a different team, faced off in 2018.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers faced off in the World Series last year.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Big Brother alum Frankie Grande entered the house to host Part 2 of the final HOH, where Vince and Ashley faced off to secure their place in the last competition.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The last time these two teams faced off was in 2023, when the Ravens beat the Lions 38-6 in Baltimore.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Marking the third football game of the season, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faced off against the University of Richmond at home.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
With Monday marking the first time that the Heat and Cavaliers have faced off this season, last season’s lopsided first-round playoff series between the two teams was a popular topic.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Hailey, a 24-year-old demonstrator in an inflatable frog suit, told CNN that she was inspired by demonstrators in Portland, who have faced off against federal law enforcement for weeks.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
One of the best prime-time games in NFL history came when Patrick Mahomes and Jared Goff, albeit playing for a different team, faced off in 2018.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers faced off in the World Series last year.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Big Brother alum Frankie Grande entered the house to host Part 2 of the final HOH, where Vince and Ashley faced off to secure their place in the last competition.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The last time these two teams faced off was in 2023, when the Ravens beat the Lions 38-6 in Baltimore.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Marking the third football game of the season, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faced off against the University of Richmond at home.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced off
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That’s a far cry from the more recent format, when the final four drivers all competed in a one-race finale for the Cup title.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Edmiston is a chiropractor who, like Herrington, has competed in mixed martial arts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Polis, who has contended the subpoena was related to potential child abuse and exploitation, is still trying to find a way to turn over some records.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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In opening statements last week, Semprevivo contended the church had no way of knowing about the abuse, and that Lorch was an unpaid church volunteer who bore all the responsibility for any wrongdoing.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Faced off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced%20off. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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