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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
Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.
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Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, it is alleged that Hodinkee has faced numerous challenges in scaling and developing its business in recent years.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Key Background Meta has faced backlash for the discreet camera on its smart glasses, which critics have said could enable bad actors to do more harm.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Studies on quadrupedal robots also faced similar constraints, demonstrating slow ascent on only vertical ladders.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The former minister faced a total of 35 charges, two of which were corruption-related but were later amended to charges of receiving gifts while a public servant.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Only about 8% of people notified over the years did not call to work out an overpayment arrangement, and that group faced the loss of 100% of benefits to handle repayments, O'Malley said.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
In my experience working with emerging market business leaders, these are the best responses to the challenges faced this decade.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, it is alleged that Hodinkee has faced numerous challenges in scaling and developing its business in recent years.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Key Background Meta has faced backlash for the discreet camera on its smart glasses, which critics have said could enable bad actors to do more harm.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Studies on quadrupedal robots also faced similar constraints, demonstrating slow ascent on only vertical ladders.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The former minister faced a total of 35 charges, two of which were corruption-related but were later amended to charges of receiving gifts while a public servant.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Only about 8% of people notified over the years did not call to work out an overpayment arrangement, and that group faced the loss of 100% of benefits to handle repayments, O'Malley said.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
In my experience working with emerging market business leaders, these are the best responses to the challenges faced this decade.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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With this new evidence, detectives confronted the parent, but the parent continued to deny any involvement or knowledge about the case.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
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But then the police confronted her with something infinitely more shocking.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 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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Here, Saarinen enlarged the pit, giving it curves and cladding it in white penny tile accented with a fiery red carpet and upholstery on curved sofas and stools on his pedestal-like Tulip seat.Kate Reggev, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
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Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encountered the migrants among two large groups.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
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But the brothers also encountered plenty of enthusiasm—and some wistful envy from those reminded of their own unrealized yearning for exploration.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taking the stage in a baby-blue leotard — surrounded by a full band and back-up singers dressed in white — the 25-year-old pop star served up silky vocals and perky choreography before slinking over to Fallon’s interview set-up, taking his spinning chair for a ride and laying across his desk.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the midst of honoring the actor’s life and successful career, the people who were close to him are also speaking about the circumstances that surrounded his death.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The musical grinds to a halt whenever Norma is offstage and a chorus of showbiz wannabes, clad in cargo pants and hoodies, scavenge for their next meal ticket.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
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To round out the chaotic scene on stage in Studio 8H, the camera panned to Sarah Sherman in the audience, clad in a black-and-white striped outfit.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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The CMOs of legacy financial services brands have long relied on a market dominated by older customers.Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Among all programming, Sunday Night Football dominated Premiere Week with 20 million viewers (in Live+Same Day).Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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