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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
Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
What ordinance says Violators face misdemeanor civil and criminal penalties.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
The only thing scarier than performing a song by one of the coaches on The Voice to their faces is showing up for your Blind Audition round with an acoustic guitar and a tricky Taylor Swift song in your quiver.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
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Courtesy of Games for Change Anima plans to release Take Us North in late 2026 or early 2027, at which point the circumstances migrants face could be even more stark than the ones they’re confronted with now.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
What ordinance says Violators face misdemeanor civil and criminal penalties.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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In the face of steep new duties—especially on China—footwear brands will also be forced to raise prices.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
The only thing scarier than performing a song by one of the coaches on The Voice to their faces is showing up for your Blind Audition round with an acoustic guitar and a tricky Taylor Swift song in your quiver.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
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Alongside Saoirse Ronan, Lisa fronted Louis Vuitton’s spring 2025 campaign, lensed by Steven Meisel.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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The actress would go on to win an Emmy for the role, and later fronted an additional three seasons of American Horror Story across the next several years, including as a nun in Asylum, a powerful witch in Coven, and the leader of a traveling circus in Freak Show.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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They were reported for confronting community members at 11 businesses.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Chiara de Rege’s recent client, a professional couple with a growing family, were charmed by a wall covering from the designer’s Maison C line, cladding a washroom in their former home with the pattern.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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But what happened to his brain was remarkable – the only such case ever encountered by archeologists.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Side hustles can encounter problems, and your income may fluctuate.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Casa Loewe’s golden facade brightens the Jing’an Kerry Center commercial district.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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This will feature lots of natural light thanks to the skylights already mentioned, plus a transparent facade made up of aluminum and glass, with glazed louvers.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the movie, the monkey is a two-foot-tall sculpted plastic model whose arms bang up and down on a drum, as his mouth opens up to bare its teeth in a violent grimace.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Where does anxiety come in? Usually through the fingertips and toes, exiting in involuntary grimaces and moans, especially around 2AM.—
Kristen Radtke,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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The exterior features a lightweight mesh lining that’s cooling and breathable, while cushioning within the insole improves the alignment of your feet to help eliminate soreness and discomfort.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The second floor can be accessed using the exterior staircase.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a look at some offensive line (i.e. guard) possibilities.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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