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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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
Since Mahomes became the organization’s starting quarterback in 2018, the Chiefs have faced fourth down with at least three yards to go from inside the 10-yard line some 25 times in the first halves of their games.
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Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Despite their magical abilities, Potter and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger faced the same problems as regular pre-teens and teens navigating life in boarding school.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Safety concerns have previously been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Since leaving the British royal family in 2020 and stepping down from their roles as senior members of The Firm, Harry and Meghan have faced backlash for their media ventures and transition into Hollywood, with many criticizing the couple’s lack of views on their Netflix content.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
The 49ers faced uncertainty at the quarterback position with starter Brock Purdy potentially set to miss a fourth game in six weeks.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of other homes, like Harrington's, faced major damages.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
As a freshman, Toney faced one of the toughest situations of his football life when a costly fumble in the closing seconds of the state championship game against Miami Central resulted in a heartbreaking defeat.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Despite their magical abilities, Potter and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger faced the same problems as regular pre-teens and teens navigating life in boarding school.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Safety concerns have previously been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Since leaving the British royal family in 2020 and stepping down from their roles as senior members of The Firm, Harry and Meghan have faced backlash for their media ventures and transition into Hollywood, with many criticizing the couple’s lack of views on their Netflix content.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
The 49ers faced uncertainty at the quarterback position with starter Brock Purdy potentially set to miss a fourth game in six weeks.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of other homes, like Harrington's, faced major damages.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
As a freshman, Toney faced one of the toughest situations of his football life when a costly fumble in the closing seconds of the state championship game against Miami Central resulted in a heartbreaking defeat.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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During her first week on the job, Weiss embarked on a listening tour of the network and met with top staff and producers, many of whom left the meetings with cautious optimism about the network’s future.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those teams, who have met in the past two conference championship games, play next Saturday at Albertsons Stadium.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Tole was parked in the hotel's loading dock when Sanchez confronted him, according to court documents.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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Maria Greeley, 44, said she was confronted earlier this month by three federal agents outside her workplace, the Beach Bar on Ohio Street, according to The Chicago Tribune.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Citing the Iquique Fishermen's Federation in the northern Chilean port city, Radio Bío-Bío reported that local fishers have not encountered Humboldt squid for three months, as Chinese vessels were suspected of disrupting the squid's migration toward the coast.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Police said the officers encountered Billings prior to hearing screams at the park.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pyongyang has long been accused of conducting suspicious transfers of goods between ships in the East China Sea, which is bordered by China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan and Taiwan.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The texture is thick and comfy, and the blanket is bordered with simple fringe twists.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Encompassing more than half an acre, the grounds feel effortlessly elevated with a sleek infinity-edge pool sheathed in azure mosaic tiles, a summer kitchen, and lush gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.—
Brienne Walsh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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After a drunken night out at Big Belly Burger, Chris and Harcourt stumbled onto a rock cruise fronted by hard rock duo Nelson and ended up sharing a dance and a kiss.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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The band fronted by Gwen Stefani will be playing a limited engagement at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Picture yourself in an old observatory on a crisp, starry autumn night—bronze instruments glinting in the dim light, surrounded by aged leather and parchment maps.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The duo stands at the center of a giant LED arena surrounded by a hundred opponents.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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