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as in met
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 confronted
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 clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encountered
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 faced
However, the deal has faced stiff bipartisan political opposition since the day it was announced.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Canada's troubled Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, faced growing calls to resign last week after his Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Director, Chrystia Freeland, resigned over disagreements about government spending.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This was the daunting and frigid environment of ice and snow that the American Army faced 80 years ago in what would become its ultimate battle test of the European theater of operations during World War II.
—Eric Hogan, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
The players faced a line of five basketball hoops whose nets did in fact have bells on them that were tuned to specific notes.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The concern from Felton reflects a broader political hurdle Johnson has faced as mayor.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Honor the men who faced, fought and won this momentous battle.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Overcome the common fears Fear of failure or feeling too old to start a new business can prevent you from moving forward, but many successful entrepreneurs faced these same fears and still managed to build businesses that thrive.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Canada's troubled Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, faced growing calls to resign last week after his Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Director, Chrystia Freeland, resigned over disagreements about government spending.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This was the daunting and frigid environment of ice and snow that the American Army faced 80 years ago in what would become its ultimate battle test of the European theater of operations during World War II.
—Eric Hogan, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
The players faced a line of five basketball hoops whose nets did in fact have bells on them that were tuned to specific notes.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The concern from Felton reflects a broader political hurdle Johnson has faced as mayor.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Honor the men who faced, fought and won this momentous battle.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Overcome the common fears Fear of failure or feeling too old to start a new business can prevent you from moving forward, but many successful entrepreneurs faced these same fears and still managed to build businesses that thrive.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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The sergeant confronted and then chased the suspect on foot.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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When confronted with the allegations, Lopez-Robles declined a police interview, authorities said.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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Tribune readers first encountered him in the mid-1980s when his name began to appear in this paper’s Travel section.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 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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Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The score was not the only statistic that was dominated by one team over another.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sampson and Emerson take a first look at Notre Dame versus Georgia, a series the Bulldogs have dominated, even though the past two on-campus matchups came down to the very end.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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