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
Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Extra-luxe finishes, such as mother-of-pearl facing and leather straps, display high craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
The school district is currently facing an almost $35 million deficit, according to a report from its chief financial officer in December.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The city will update curb cuts at Jefferson Avenue leading to the south facing entrance, if the city and plaintiffs’ experts agree it’s needed.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Extra-luxe finishes, such as mother-of-pearl facing and leather straps, display high craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The prime minister is facing mounting pressure from within his governing Labour Party over his decision in 2024 to appoint Mandelson, a veteran Labour politician, to the Washington role despite his ties to Epstein.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
The school district is currently facing an almost $35 million deficit, according to a report from its chief financial officer in December.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
Noun
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Elon’s controversial social media platform is under investigation on a number of fronts in Europe.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Commodities have become a front in this new Cold War.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new seven-story Sunrise hospital bordering the Sawgrass Expressway also represents just one component of Baptist Health’s aggressive growth strategy into Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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Authorities in the southwestern province are battling one of the deadliest flare-ups in years, as insurgents in the resource-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan step up assaults on security forces, civilians and infrastructure.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Journalists and academics might think twice about confronting power.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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At times, it’s been challenging, confronting even (for all of us).—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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The carrier is urging passengers with flights scheduled to depart on Wednesday to check in via United's website or mobile app on Tuesday to avoid encountering problems.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Some posts included curious dogs encountering them.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The 24-year-old skier, competing in his first Olympics, held the top of the podium for most of the final at Stelvio Ski Center in Bormio on Saturday morning.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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No matter what is in the training sessions or policy manual, Stoughton said the most powerful message officers receive is from the top.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Five years ago, Tyler Ballgame was living at home in Rhode Island, singing cover songs and fronting a fledgling local indie rock band.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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The boutique hotel sits on eight acres fronting a prime sliver of pink-sand beach, with a total of 41 accommodations, including seafront and garden cottages, the main inn, and stand-alone beachside residences, so guests can choose digs that fit their travel vibe.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Natural thawing eliminates damage caused by trying to remove ice encasing stems of perennials and shrubs.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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In another document in the most recent release of the Epstein files, Google co-founder Sergey Brin emailed with Epstein’s girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, about meeting up with Epstein during a trip to New York in 2003, well before Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the old regs were an indirect way of promoting electrification, as car companies stood little chance of meeting them without battery power or drastic lineup reworkings.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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