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
Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
Secret Service chief facing calls to resign after Trump assassination attempt
Fox News contributor and former FBI special agent Nicole Parker calls the lack of security personnel at Trump's rally an 'epic fail' and reacts to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle facing pressure to resign.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 July 2024
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Heyman and Jones also have expertise in music tour cancellations and the mental health and addiction problems facing the music industry.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Prince Louis and Princess Kate sat side-by-side facing forward while Prince George and Princess Charlotte sat across from them for the journey from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards' Parade.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
Secret Service chief facing calls to resign after Trump assassination attempt
Fox News contributor and former FBI special agent Nicole Parker calls the lack of security personnel at Trump's rally an 'epic fail' and reacts to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle facing pressure to resign.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 July 2024
Verb
Just don’t sleep on the power of facing a division rival in the postseason.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Heyman and Jones also have expertise in music tour cancellations and the mental health and addiction problems facing the music industry.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
Noun
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For example, buyers will be able to choose everything from their own light fixtures to linens, towels, artwork, and wall coverings.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The whiteflies will be attracted to the yellow color and then caught by the sticky covering.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The world’s multilateral architecture is the best mechanism humanity has for confronting existential transnational threats.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Any return to play in England would entail Henderson confronting the subject again.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Police urge residents to exercise extreme caution when encountering such phone calls.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Officers were alerted to the situation after allegedly encountering their 6-year-old son running across the street unsupervised on 15th Street in Miami Beach, according to arrest reports obtained by PEOPLE.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Past the mound and huddled behind the screen, pitching coach J.P. Martinez was joined by Webb, Verlander and Robbie Ray — one of several early indications that the accomplished front of the Giants rotation will be actively guiding the young pitchers who will comprise the rest of the group.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The front of the vehicle immediately lifted into the air, and like Preece said, the windy conditions – two delays came in this race from inclement weather – made the car lift off the track altogether.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and cover with top of pie pastry, making sure to seal and pinch the edge of the pie. 5.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Deputies found mangrove leaves matted to the boat’s floor and its Bimini top, along with branch scratches on the hull.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One of his paintings became a Steve Winwood album cover in 2017.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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Georgiou asks, forcing Alok to drop his drug-dealing cover.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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