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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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2
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
Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
At Barton Creek Technologies, Anna Chen, the chief human resources officer, faces a dilemma over the company’s performance improvement plan (PIP).
—Harvard Business Review, 8 Nov. 2025
Washington and Delhi are renegotiating a trade deal; India currently faces 50% tariffs.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Dayton Knapton, 24, of White Lake, now faces a manslaughter charge in the death of Sivan Wilson, 17.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
After a night of hallucinations, Modi faces American collector, Maurice Gangnat (Al Pacino), who has the power to change his life.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Sanchez faces a felony battery charge, along with three misdemeanor charges, for what prosecutors have said was a fight over parking.
—Joe Reedy, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
This game will happen after Group of Five leader Memphis faces a road test at Tulane.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
One faces the kitchen, and the other opens to the living room.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
There were a lot of smiling faces Thursday at the Alviso Youth Center as San Jose semiconductor firm ASML presented a $900,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
From here Cathedral Rock Trail steepens dramatically, shinnying up rock faces, angling from ledge to ledge.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
So, the IndieWire Crafts team reached out to three award-winning makeup designers — Kazu Hiro, Mike Hill, and Dave Elsey — about the challenge of building new faces that still allow actors to perform through the silicon.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
In a Facebook post, officials said a security camera recorded the man spraying the dogs in their faces while they were secured in their yard.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The charge the adult break-in suspect faces, breaking and entering, is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Kansas did an excellent job of pressuring the opposing ball-handlers, getting into shooters’ faces and making life miserable in general for the Cardinals.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Still, the company faces the same existential headwinds that have scared other would-be moguls away from the news business.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
At Barton Creek Technologies, Anna Chen, the chief human resources officer, faces a dilemma over the company’s performance improvement plan (PIP).
—Harvard Business Review, 8 Nov. 2025
Washington and Delhi are renegotiating a trade deal; India currently faces 50% tariffs.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Dayton Knapton, 24, of White Lake, now faces a manslaughter charge in the death of Sivan Wilson, 17.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
After a night of hallucinations, Modi faces American collector, Maurice Gangnat (Al Pacino), who has the power to change his life.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Sanchez faces a felony battery charge, along with three misdemeanor charges, for what prosecutors have said was a fight over parking.
—Joe Reedy, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
This game will happen after Group of Five leader Memphis faces a road test at Tulane.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
One faces the kitchen, and the other opens to the living room.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images Rain Saturday evening at Camp Randall Stadium blurred the cardinal lights and the faces that had grown familiar with disappointment.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
There were a lot of smiling faces Thursday at the Alviso Youth Center as San Jose semiconductor firm ASML presented a $900,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
From here Cathedral Rock Trail steepens dramatically, shinnying up rock faces, angling from ledge to ledge.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
So, the IndieWire Crafts team reached out to three award-winning makeup designers — Kazu Hiro, Mike Hill, and Dave Elsey — about the challenge of building new faces that still allow actors to perform through the silicon.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
In a Facebook post, officials said a security camera recorded the man spraying the dogs in their faces while they were secured in their yard.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The charge the adult break-in suspect faces, breaking and entering, is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Kansas did an excellent job of pressuring the opposing ball-handlers, getting into shooters’ faces and making life miserable in general for the Cardinals.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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The iconic red-and-yellow logo, long a symbol of California's fast-food culture, now fronts the Antioch In-N-Out Burger location's restaurant and drive-thru.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
31 Oct. 2025
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They are joined by Chinese actor Li Xian, also a brand ambassador who fronts an official ad campaign for the first time here, after appearing in editorial images for the Prada Qixi 2025 collection earlier this year.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The interpreter eventually confronts the writer, telling her that Chizuko wants to protect an idealized version of her, not the real Ō Chizuru.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even the climax of the film, when Bella confronts Edward about his vampire identity in the misty Washington forest, loses its dramatic edge thanks to Edward's emphatic rebuke of his predatory nature.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, Dek soon encounters a legless android named Thia, played with pluck by Elle Fanning.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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By waiting, Florida now encounters competition for Kiffin.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
30 Oct. 2025
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Apostel included several selfies of herself and Cruz showing off their sophisticated looks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Tease… Without the Payoff Throughout the night, Grande, Erivo, and the cast teased exclusive looks at new film clips and musical moments — but the live audience didn’t end up seeing them.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the festival, SCAD will introduce new backlot facades as well as plans for two new soundstages and 11 new classrooms set to open in 2026.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Wednesday, the team announced the creation of a new way to evaluate the performance of photoactive materials for semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs), which could transform how energy is harvested through everyday surfaces like windows, screens, and facades.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Up to one inch of snow is possible, primarily on grassy and elevated surfaces, with higher totals above 3,000 feet.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Most of that snowfall accumulated on grassy and elevated surfaces.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Opening in spring 2026, the exhibition will feature works that invite visitors to engage directly, transforming everyday actions into powerful expressions of peace and connection.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snook and Lacy, who display such sharp instincts in their best work, seem to have been directed to overact; cameras freeze on their exaggeratedly bewildered or angry or devastated expressions, putting exclamation points at the end of too many scenes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Magistrates typically conduct initial appearances for defendants, while also performing tasks such as setting release conditions for non-capital offenses and issuing arrest warrants.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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