FACINGS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

facings

noun

plural of facing

as in coverings

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Noun

The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of coverings

Noun

The orange and red blobs in the satellite view above show storms with the coldest and tallest cloud tops that are likely raining.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Cover loosely with cloths and let rise again; when dough has risen, place pans in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tops of loaves are light brown.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tops

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While this is going on, the mission to tank Paul Baker’s campaign continues on multiple fronts.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
That investment later swelled to $13 billion as the strategic relationship tightened, but more recently the two companies have been competing on multiple fronts.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fronts

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This allows energy-harvesting technology to be integrated directly into architectural elements, such as skyscraper facades, glass windows, and skylights.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
The bakery first opened at a location across the street in 1894, with the year emblazoned on the historic building’s facades.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

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