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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2
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
Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
From then on, Evermore becomes more future-facing.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
But considering where that injury has led him since, into the playoffs with the Patriots and facing his old team Sunday, Diggs is happy with how things turned out.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Raising Hare is my favorite read of 2025 and has sat front-facing on my bookshelf all year.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
From then on, Evermore becomes more future-facing.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
Place the pot in a south- or east-facing window or in a sunroom that gets six hours of direct light each day.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
But considering where that injury has led him since, into the playoffs with the Patriots and facing his old team Sunday, Diggs is happy with how things turned out.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
Noun
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By Monday, Broncos Country's biggest week in 10 years had already jumped feet-first into ludicrous -- especially on the respect front.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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The video footage shows protesters standing on steps leading up toward the federal building throwing traffic cones at federal officers wearing body armor and standing in front of the entrance to the building.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Energy-rich Iran is one of the Middle East’s most populous and ethnically diverse countries, with more than 90 million people and a vast territory bordering the Persian Gulf.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The elevated segment that collapsed is a part of a Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project linking the capital to the northeastern province of Nong Khai, bordering Laos.—
Jintamas Saksonchai,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Demonstrators were confronting a large group of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building when an object was thrown at officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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For a mayor confronting rising rents, strained public transit, public safety concerns, and looming budget pressures, inserting himself into a volatile geopolitical dispute appears, at best, a distraction from the immediate work of governing.—
Francisco Marte,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The shocking clip shows 27-year-old Emily Marzilli and friends encountering a hungry Bryde's whale while swimming near a school of sardines.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each episode finds Xena (Lawless) and her companion Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) encountering characters from both history and mythology.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An individual was seen on CCTV footage inside of the synagogue wearing a hooded top and pouring liquid from what appeared to be a gasoline container.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Store cosmetics, glasses, and jewelry in the bathroom or on a dresser top.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The album, which was produced by three-time-Grammy-winner Joe Henry, finds Lage fronting a terrific new quartet featuring keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny Wollesen.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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As recently as six months ago, the storyline of a Western superpower fronting economically motivated regime change in South America sounded more reflective — nods to American interventions in Nicaragua or Panama in the ’80s — than prescient.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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With fewer than half of Americans meeting the weekly physical exercise recommendations, prioritizing movement often matters more than the exact timing.—
Currie Engel,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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As an aspiring rapper himself, Forté joined the Refugee Camp All-Stars after meeting Wyclef and Pras.—
Christine Imarenezor,
VIBE.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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