fronted

past tense of front

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Recent Examples of fronted Van Dam said the Dutch were surprised to win the right to host the Solheim Cup, with golf trailing well behind in the list of most popular sports in the Netherlands fronted by soccer, tennis and field hockey. ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 Even the softened base is fronted by dark gray walls, which are especially noticeable on the museum’s western, neighborhood side. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Mini Domy The exterior features a traditional triangular cabin form with a metal finish and is fronted by glazing, including a sliding door. New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 In 2021, the Hyder Mountain Road park flooded again during Tropical Storm Fred, damaging five of the six trailers that fronted the river, including one on the plot where Masters’ father had lived. Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 In 1995, Rudolph joined the Rentals, becoming the keyboardist and backup vocalist for the rock group fronted by original Weezer bassist Matt Sharp. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 For the past 21 years, vocalist Hugo Valenti – who bears an odd resemblance to Steve Perry and has a similar singing voice – has fronted Journey tribute acts, beginning with Voyage, and now Hugo – The Ultimate Journey Tribute. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 Food and drink Open-air restaurant Glow is fronted by an infinity pool that blends perfectly with the Indian Ocean. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 As well as addressing Paramount’s purported temper tantrum about an exodus from California, Newsom today also offered some guidance on his thoughts about the lawsuit fronted in some ways by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronted
Verb
  • The brothers previously faced rape and human trafficking charges in Britain in connection to three alleged victims, CPS said.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Eagle Fire is also pursuing a separate partnership with the city for a training facility, but the project has faced challenges at City Hall.
    Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Two brick chimneys bordered a shingled roof, the front portico edged by columns.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Neighborhoods like Boyle Heights — which is over 90% Latino — are bordered by freeways, leading to poorer air quality, a 2017 UCLA study showed.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Fronted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronted. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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