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as in fronts
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 confronts
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 clothes
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encounters
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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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in facades
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimaces
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in surfaces
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in expressions
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearances
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in guys
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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Recent Examples of faces
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The corporate margin is at an all-time peak exactly as the household margin faces a severe constraint.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The governor faces federal charges, including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, along with another conspiracy count.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
But Williams is likely the only one who now faces a felony.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Hackling, who is free on a $350,000 bond, faces charges in connection with a fatal boat crash at the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook on Sept 2, 2024.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were cleared of allegations of child neglect and abuse in the months before authorities say the teenager was murdered and dismembered by singer D4vd, who now faces a possible death sentence for the slaying.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Richard Kielczweski, a Suffolk Sheriff’s deputy and jail guard accused of raping and trafficking a 15-year-old boy, now faces charges of witness intimidation in his case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The retirement trust fund faces a shortfall as soon as 2032.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Gold House has released its annual list of 100 leaders and changemakers, this year rebranded as the Gold100, Friday, including a slew of new and established faces across the entertainment industry and beyond.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
But Also Still Brat, Larsson’s latest reintroduces her 2025 record with new arrangements and a few new faces; the features list includes the been-it (Robyn, Shakira), the of-the-moments (Tyla, JT), and the up-nexts (Eli, Malibu).
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
This means everything from new opportunities, new faces and thought-provoking conversations that could change everything.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
But their signature flat faces can come with serious breathing risks, such as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
—Taneia Surles, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Returners like Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are also in, as are several cameoing faces not named Sydney Sweeney.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Designed for high-traffic service roles, the modular robot features reconfigurable faces and body panels for rapid character swaps.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
But representation in Congress was never the ultimate goal of the VRA, nor will that be the primary problem the country faces after its fall.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The corporate margin is at an all-time peak exactly as the household margin faces a severe constraint.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The governor faces federal charges, including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, along with another conspiracy count.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
But Williams is likely the only one who now faces a felony.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Hackling, who is free on a $350,000 bond, faces charges in connection with a fatal boat crash at the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook on Sept 2, 2024.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were cleared of allegations of child neglect and abuse in the months before authorities say the teenager was murdered and dismembered by singer D4vd, who now faces a possible death sentence for the slaying.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Richard Kielczweski, a Suffolk Sheriff’s deputy and jail guard accused of raping and trafficking a 15-year-old boy, now faces charges of witness intimidation in his case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The retirement trust fund faces a shortfall as soon as 2032.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The 26-year-old faces charges, including domestic violence simple battery, domestic violence false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, failure to report a death to the medical examiner’s office or law enforcement and unlawfully holding or moving a human dead body in unapproved conditions.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Gold House has released its annual list of 100 leaders and changemakers, this year rebranded as the Gold100, Friday, including a slew of new and established faces across the entertainment industry and beyond.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
But Also Still Brat, Larsson’s latest reintroduces her 2025 record with new arrangements and a few new faces; the features list includes the been-it (Robyn, Shakira), the of-the-moments (Tyla, JT), and the up-nexts (Eli, Malibu).
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
This means everything from new opportunities, new faces and thought-provoking conversations that could change everything.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
But their signature flat faces can come with serious breathing risks, such as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
—Taneia Surles, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Returners like Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are also in, as are several cameoing faces not named Sydney Sweeney.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Designed for high-traffic service roles, the modular robot features reconfigurable faces and body panels for rapid character swaps.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach fronts both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, providing a variety of experiences for family beach vacations (even in the cooler fall months).—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hart also is the Musical Director for the onscreen band in Season 3 which Lestat fronts.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The race unfolds as the district confronts a superintendent under FBI investigation, declining enrollment, a potential strike and ongoing academic recovery from the pandemic.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Near the end of the penultimate episode, Cashman confronts Blake about Urich, shoves him to the ground in a scuffle and shoots him dead.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Because every experience a child has during their early years helps create new neural connections, wiring the brain for all future learning and connecting, encounters with AI slop may literally wire the brain incorrectly.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the film, Stella’s character encounters the 39-year-old version of herself — played by Plaza — while on a mushroom trip.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The media company behind such iconic TV characters as Don Draper, Rick Grimes and Walter White wants advertisers to give a stronger gaze at first looks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Certainly had some good looks from three that didn’t go down.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cruise ships release passengers daily to see the bright, ornate facades lining the harbor.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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The basilica features three main facades -- the Nativity, the Passion and the Glory -- each depicting a different chapter of Christ's life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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And yet, the wry grimaces that followed said the quiet part out loud.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the video, Claffey tries to move Ansell away from the subject and grimaces at the camera when his costar seems to say a little too much.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Let what surfaces settle before making your next move.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Discovery happens in public, across many surfaces.—
Stephanie Hind,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Terrace Bar's tequila room stocks 65 expressions behind iron gates like liquid treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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