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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Jude Bellingham — England/Real Madrid Between nagging injuries and adjusting his midfield role to accommodate Mbappe and Vinicius in front of him, Bellingham’s final third output has dipped significantly from his blistering debut season at Real Madrid.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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With just over five seconds remaining, Brunson got the inbounds pass and chucked up a long three-pointer that hit the front of the rim.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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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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Video circulating online appeared to show members of the public confronting the attacker, including one person wielding a hurling stick.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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There’s a similar feeling throughout Disclosure Day that the characters are confronting something traumatic and trying to find a way to the other side.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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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
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Others are encountering problems as well.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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John Early, as anyone encountering his work soon apprehends, chooses the latter.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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On top of that, Folarin Balogun, 24, became the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup match.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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How Blue Light Blocking Contact Lenses Work Blue light filtering contacts use specialized materials built into the lens itself, not a coating added on top.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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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
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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