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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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
Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 July 2024
In the event of a deficit, the first step must be to eliminate wasteful spending and functions that are not resident facing.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Coverage topics may include gender equity and issues facing female leaders.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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
In the event of a deficit, the first step must be to eliminate wasteful spending and functions that are not resident facing.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Verb
California’s electric vehicle ambitions are facing a reality check.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Coverage topics may include gender equity and issues facing female leaders.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
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Loose coverings don’t provide adequate protection and can be easily removed by blustery fall winds.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Drawing from the studio’s work at 1 Hotel South Beach, Seawolf X’s interior that features wire brushed wood paneling and woven raffia wall coverings that are both modern AND warm.Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some people are confronting the painful reality of lost homes.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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With her latest book, however, one challenge was confronting such a personal topic.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trust Exercise, by Susan Choi Readers who came to Choi’s novel Trust Exercise in 2019, when it was first published, had the enviable experience of encountering its narrative acrobatics with no preparation.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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After encountering Tucker, the officers ran after him, and one of the officers fired their weapon at the teen, who was then given first aid and transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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First lady Jill Biden told several dozen military children who sat in front of her on the floor of the East Room facing two large glittering Christmas trees flanking the doorway that they are loved.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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There’s an article in the front of the Times yesterday about the decrease in grandchildren.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pieces include a 100 percent cotton Japanese French terry top with raglan sleeves and oversized chest pockets, a short-pile cotton velvet hoodie and a medium-weight, cotton twill overshirt.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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The image first gained notice as part of the banner image at the top of what is believed to be Mangione’s X profile, where Breloom sat alongside a picture of him and another picture of an X-ray that appears to be a spinal fusion procedure.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Farmers and policy-makers are advocating for sustainable agricultural practices such as cover cropping and reduced tillage.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The federal government issued $2 currency notes beginning in 1862, which first had a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the cover.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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