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as in to front
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 to confront
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 to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in to encounter
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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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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Recent Examples of face
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
His return to Trump's team underscores the former president's willingness to reinstate loyalists who have faced legal repercussions, signaling a potential continuation of contentious political battles in his second term.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Katie Chang, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
None of the deficiencies could dim the wide smile on Jim Harbaugh’s face after the game.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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And Johnson faced no opposition when he was renominated to be Speaker.
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—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
His return to Trump's team underscores the former president's willingness to reinstate loyalists who have faced legal repercussions, signaling a potential continuation of contentious political battles in his second term.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
Sporting black square frames and orange gradient lenses that block 99.9% of UV rays, these sunglasses offer style and substance, and flatter all faces.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
None of the deficiencies could dim the wide smile on Jim Harbaugh’s face after the game.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
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Boston has received much acclaim for its training staff and pitching coaches, fronted by Andrew Bailey.Joey Copponi, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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For more than a quarter of a century, Martin has fronted Coldplay, which by some measures is this marble’s biggest band right now.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Instead of confronting the grumpy old man in his present, the Doctor goes back in time and changes his childhood memories right before his eyes.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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After overhearing the fight, Joshua Mayfield-Chavez Jr. confronted Honeywood and shot him, police said.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
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Netflix, however, encountered technical issues that resulted in buffering during the match.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nevermind all the hoops and hurdles any newcomer trying to make an American Olympic boxing team encounters, for now boxing isn’t even on the itinerary at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
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The round arches were repeated on the main facade around entrances and in the panel surrounding the stained glass rose window.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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That red brick facade and handsome shutters hold timeless charm, but the city condo has even more delights inside.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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The researchers found that when people fake pain, their mouth-opening action during grimaces is too regular.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2014
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There’s no need to ask for his further blessings, and having noticed Philip’s many grimaces of disapproval in the background of Eddie’s selfies, Elsbeth and Kaya decide to attend a performance themselves, sitting in his late grandmother’s seats.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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The design team decided to pay homage to the state's geology by designing the building's exterior to resemble Mill Bluff's ancient rock columns.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the exterior, the home features composition shingles on the roof.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here's a look at what comes next: Will Trump take office as a felon?Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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