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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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
IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
From the stress of awards season to the existential angst of an industry facing layoffs, consolidation, the threat of AI and the prospect of yet another strike, Hollywood isn’t exactly lacking reasons to visit a spa these days.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Internet is…the Internet, and soon Shah is facing escalating threats and disapproving media coverage, including a column by his ex (Ritu Arya’s Yasmin), arguing that a Pakistani-British man playing James Bond won’t erase the character’s neo-colonial stench, so why bother?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Much of its limestone facing was preserved for use in the new 30th Street bridge.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
From the stress of awards season to the existential angst of an industry facing layoffs, consolidation, the threat of AI and the prospect of yet another strike, Hollywood isn’t exactly lacking reasons to visit a spa these days.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
The political opportunity facing Democrats in the 2026 midterms is strikingly similar with voters focused on rising everyday costs and a middle-class life many believe is slipping away.
—Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Internet is…the Internet, and soon Shah is facing escalating threats and disapproving media coverage, including a column by his ex (Ritu Arya’s Yasmin), arguing that a Pakistani-British man playing James Bond won’t erase the character’s neo-colonial stench, so why bother?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
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And best of all, in my opinion, the old Writers Bar, which was barely a bar at all and hardly worth writing about, has been shifted to the front of the main building, greatly expanded and transformed into one of the most charming bars in a city that is full of charming bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ray has been with the Panthers for three seasons, and the staff digs his ability to rotate into the front.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Although large numbers of Iranians haven’t fled the country yet, people have been leaving major cities for the relative safety of the countryside bordering the Caspian Sea north of the capital, Tehran, according to the International Organization for Migration.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Educators have for years grappled with what to do about technology in schools, confronting a range of issues from cyberbullying to artificial intelligence as a homework-helper.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Donovan’s courage in confronting the stigma of mental health in professional sports likely made the journey easier for those who followed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Before encountering the issue, NASA officials had appeared optimistic that a successful fueling test had set the stage for a March launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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These spike trains often appear when fungi interact with their environment, such as encountering wood or other substrates.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Allegiance pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth, Grace Prep used singles by Liam Jaime and Buchanan with three walks that produced three runs and the game was called.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Read on for the top 10 in descending order.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This was the moment when Jon Anderson was fronting his own version of Yes with Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2026
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Knight is a triple-Emmy winning presenter, currently fronting E!—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 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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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
Verb
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According to the text messages, Del Valle allegedly instructed Randazzo to message one of the victims about meeting up at the apartment.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the family's struggle unfolded, Castillo’s case was closely followed in Spain, which passed legislation in 2021 enshrining the right to euthanasia and medically assisted suicide for patients meeting certain conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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