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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
Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Brazil faces Morocco in the first FIFA Men's World Cup match in New Jersey.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Numerous creators, meanwhile, insist these channels need human input — and sometimes faces — to thrive.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The first of six matches at Levi’s Stadium begins at noon Saturday, when Qatar faces Switzerland to kick off action on the San Francisco 49ers’ home field.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
And since the back of the home faces west and receives direct sunlight for most of the day, temperature control quickly became a priority.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
This Northland restaurant that serves Argentine cuisine is hosting multiple watch parties for Argentina matches, starting with a celebration on Sunday and then the first official watch party on Tuesday, when Argentina faces Algeria in KC.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
After these new details, the prosecutors are even more concerned, and Adorni faces a deeper scrutiny.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Limit other activity around the nest by using a different door to enter or exit your house, encouraging kids to play away from the nest, or closing the curtains or blinds on a window that faces the nest.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
A lot of the guests would presumably be recognizable faces, meaning that the couple not only has to deal with their own privacy, but everyone else's.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Scroll on to find 12 of the best hairstyles for square faces.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Han and his wife stare at me, disgust written all over their faces.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
There were many famous faces at the Game 4 face-off between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden—including Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun, who attended the game alongside his girlfriend, Sydney Sweeney.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 June 2026
The shock of Wheatley’s departure was visible on the faces of every team member.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Sophie is thrilled to be back in her hometown to tell stories of and for KC’s friendly faces.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
There’s a good chance the next Sacramento City Council will consist of the same nine faces after its swearing-in ceremony in December.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
Los Angeles County Judge Robert Draper, who faces misconduct allegations and health concerns, lost his bid for reelection in a rare defeat for an incumbent.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Brazil faces Morocco in the first FIFA Men's World Cup match in New Jersey.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Numerous creators, meanwhile, insist these channels need human input — and sometimes faces — to thrive.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The first of six matches at Levi’s Stadium begins at noon Saturday, when Qatar faces Switzerland to kick off action on the San Francisco 49ers’ home field.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
And since the back of the home faces west and receives direct sunlight for most of the day, temperature control quickly became a priority.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
This Northland restaurant that serves Argentine cuisine is hosting multiple watch parties for Argentina matches, starting with a celebration on Sunday and then the first official watch party on Tuesday, when Argentina faces Algeria in KC.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
After these new details, the prosecutors are even more concerned, and Adorni faces a deeper scrutiny.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Limit other activity around the nest by using a different door to enter or exit your house, encouraging kids to play away from the nest, or closing the curtains or blinds on a window that faces the nest.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Noun
Blue light glasses keep showing up on TikTok feeds, YouTube product hauls and the faces of office workers everywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
A lot of the guests would presumably be recognizable faces, meaning that the couple not only has to deal with their own privacy, but everyone else's.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Scroll on to find 12 of the best hairstyles for square faces.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Han and his wife stare at me, disgust written all over their faces.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
There were many famous faces at the Game 4 face-off between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden—including Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun, who attended the game alongside his girlfriend, Sydney Sweeney.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 June 2026
The shock of Wheatley’s departure was visible on the faces of every team member.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Sophie is thrilled to be back in her hometown to tell stories of and for KC’s friendly faces.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
There’s a good chance the next Sacramento City Council will consist of the same nine faces after its swearing-in ceremony in December.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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Years past his music stardom, Rick now fronts a wedding band and enjoys a fruitful jam session with a former boy bander (Nick Jonas) going solo.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The students started on Union Avenue, the street that the school fronts.—
Chrissy Amaya,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In the short films, the Cay Skin founder returns to her childhood bedroom, confronts misunderstood chapters of her past, and meets her younger self with compassion.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
9 Dec. 2025
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Trisha, now realizing that Elias has been lying to her, confronts him at the Abandons ranch.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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The frame snugly encases the family in ways that recall the bereavement scenes in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, and like Shula, the protagonist of Rungano Nyoni’s haunting Zambian drama, Anand is forced to alter the shape of his grief to fit the contours of cultural obligations.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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The outer chamber of the vessel encases the 84-year whisky while the inner chamber is a second single malt vintage from 2018.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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The group, with help from local experts, encounters numerous massive makos and shares what this beefy population of sharks could mean for the mako species.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Their biggest fear is that a powerful hurricane strikes a dense urban area, like Miami, and encounters a population not unlike the residents of 1926, who were ill prepared for a storm and its aftermath.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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At tight end, Evans, Feleipe Franks and James Mitchell continued to get plenty of looks from the backup QBs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 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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Ask anyone in Teahupo’o about that thing, and expect grimaces and shaking heads.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 July 2024
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These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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For the Princess Flower, the floral jewel is part of the creative bouquet of the Princess collection, with the same twisted wire craftsmanship, with its smooth and satin surfaces alternating.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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