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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
As the town is engulfed by the haunt, there’s a recognition evident in Rhys’ reactions, as if the horrors Tom’s facing are simultaneously too ludicrous to accept and too familiar to reject.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Other challenges to the fund The DOJ is facing a plethora of other legal and political challenges to the fund.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 June 2026
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Noun
Highest surf will be on west/northwest facing beaches.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
As the town is engulfed by the haunt, there’s a recognition evident in Rhys’ reactions, as if the horrors Tom’s facing are simultaneously too ludicrous to accept and too familiar to reject.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Still, DeRaad emphasized that the region is far from facing a hotel slump.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Other challenges to the fund The DOJ is facing a plethora of other legal and political challenges to the fund.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
Noun
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My wife gets up, brings another beer from the kitchen, and sets it in front of him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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But the Rockets lost a player to a penalty late in the game, and Hanifin scooped up a loose ball in front of goalkeeper Addyson Mathews and scored to restore the two-goal lead.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Established in 2023 to create multiple innovative, local and sustainable algae value chains in countries bordering the Baltic and North Seas, Locality sets the basis for the market uptake of innovative, socially responsible and sustainable products formulated using algal biomasses.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The working-age population is increasing, owing to consistent employment growth and a steady flow of migrants who are often highly skilled and actively recruited, and tend to come from bordering countries that have significant cultural and linguistic overlaps with Switzerland.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Not that visual impact is unimportant, but how a cast of characters exists in space and time while confronting a specific set of circumstances, conceived of by a playwright at a specific moment with its own set of theatrical mores, is vital.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The aftermath of San Antonio’s Game 3 victory spilled beyond the arena, as social media videos seemingly showed Knicks fans physically confronting Spurs supporters.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Gold is everywhere – encasing the television, on the skirting boards, threaded through the thick baroque Roman blinds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pill pockets, like this top option by Greenies, mask the sight and smell of a pill by encasing it in a treat.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Road rage is a year-round constant in Colorado, but summer can bring more drivers to the state’s roads and increase the chance of encountering an aggressive driver, Mendez said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
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What to know about the weather The event is encountering significant threats due to weather.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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On Thursday morning, photos showed floodwater had nearly risen to the top of the garage door.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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His experiments continued in Milan, playing another 4-4-2 diamond, with Alexis Mac Allister at the top of it, and a strike partnership of summer signings Alexander Isak and Ekitike.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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At the retailer's Nashville store during CMA Fest weekend, the singer caught up with PEOPLE about fronting the campaign, her personal style and her best shopping tip.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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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
Verb
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However, Suzanne Taheri, an attorney representing Greeley Demands Better, said the Telluride case differs from the circumstances surrounding Cascadia.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Police said the investigation remains active, and officers are continuing to gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.—
Alexandra Koch , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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