1
as in bordering
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 confronting
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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3
as in clothing
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encountering
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 facing
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Caratini hit a three-run blast off the facing of the third deck in left field.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Patricia Barberena, 62, is facing a charge of child neglect.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The potentially sport-shifting news comes after many months of speculation that operationally – both front-facing and behind the scenes – things had reached a tipping point in terms of spending, big-name players leaving the circuit and overall interest in LIV Golf hitting a standstill.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Caratini hit a three-run blast off the facing of the third deck in left field.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Washington and its surrounding states are facing drought conditions.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Patricia Barberena, 62, is facing a charge of child neglect.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
Noun
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The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Those seeking a real meal with cutlery should head to the front and put their name down for a pie at Daroco.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, an 11-year-old boy was injured after a Ukrainian drone hit a home, local authorities said.—
Valentyn Ogirenko,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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This is the way how – and he also – the testing of air defense of other countries, NATO countries which are bordering us or bordering Belarus or Russia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Its airports have remained operational, its economy benefited from a larger citizen population (rather than relying on expatriates), and Tehran has been more cautious in confronting the kingdom directly.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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There will be an all-over-the-place nature to this conversation because, after all, that is most reflective of the complications confronting the Royals.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Verb
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Google Pixel 10 Pro owners are encountering a significant hurdle when trying to access Google's advanced AI features.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The best safety measure when encountering bees near nests is to leave the area and create distance to avoid being stung by female carpenter bees.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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First baseman Rafael Devers reached base three times with two hits and a walk, driving in a run in the top of the ninth with his first triple since July 28, 2024.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Breitling let fly fresher, more refined versions of the iconic Chronomat sports watch, with actor Austin Butler, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and soccer star Erling Haaland fronting the campaign.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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The application calls for neighborhood development and site development permits for work within the public right of way fronting 1595 Coast Walk, including deviations to allow a new driveway and for two existing guest parking spaces to remain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The concrete cap of a tomb encasing radioactive fallout now has cracks, and what’s beneath can rise from the dead.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions).—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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