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as in fronts
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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2
as in confronts
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 clothes
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encounters
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 facades
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 grimaces
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 surfaces
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 expressions
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 appearances
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in guys
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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Recent Examples of faces
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Emirati faces re-election at the end of the year.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Prada faces a key decision on Thursday, the day its exclusive talks with Capri Holdings are set to end.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
In his second fight at 130 pounds, the 26-year-old from Camden, New Jersey, faces Mattice for the WBA Continental North America super featherweight title.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
JoJo Siwa faces rejection from LGBTQ+ community.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
When a landlord faces little or no competition, tenants have no option but to stick with them — leaving them free to raise rents or fail to provide essential services.
—Eshan Dosani, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Travel, remittances at stake Several years into a recession, Cuba faces chronic shortages of food, medicines and essential goods, and a crippled infrastructure that is hitting seniors living off state pensions the worst.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
This week, a federal antisemitism task force announced a review of Harvard's federal grants and contracts, worth nearly $9 billion, as the university faces an investigation into campus antisemitism, and Princeton University confirmed dozens of its research grants have been halted.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Alexander Isak is expected to be fit to start for Newcastle United against Manchester United on Sunday, but Anthony Gordon faces a late fitness test.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Emirati faces re-election at the end of the year.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Prada faces a key decision on Thursday, the day its exclusive talks with Capri Holdings are set to end.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
In his second fight at 130 pounds, the 26-year-old from Camden, New Jersey, faces Mattice for the WBA Continental North America super featherweight title.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
JoJo Siwa faces rejection from LGBTQ+ community.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
When a landlord faces little or no competition, tenants have no option but to stick with them — leaving them free to raise rents or fail to provide essential services.
—Eshan Dosani, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Travel, remittances at stake Several years into a recession, Cuba faces chronic shortages of food, medicines and essential goods, and a crippled infrastructure that is hitting seniors living off state pensions the worst.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
This week, a federal antisemitism task force announced a review of Harvard's federal grants and contracts, worth nearly $9 billion, as the university faces an investigation into campus antisemitism, and Princeton University confirmed dozens of its research grants have been halted.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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The Jamaica international, who has 19 goals in 22 appearances across all competitions this season for City, sustained a muscle injury in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Women’s League Cup final in March.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The driving force behind Liverpool’s current Premier League title charge — Salah has scored 32 goals and recorded 22 assists in 45 appearances already in 2024-25 — the former Roma man, who joined the club in 2017, has been without doubt one of the finest forwards in Liverpool history.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Outside of the top four guys, Tuttle took a pay cut to stick around, and Crumedy, last year’s sixth-round pick, is continuing to develop.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Those guys are going to be great players.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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This can be seen in the undulating movement of colored metal panels across the facades.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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In particular, the windows really pop from the facades at the building’s curved corners.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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The pristine exteriors of affluent suburbs can belie an uglier truth behind closed doors.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Both the interiors and exteriors boast a rustic and whimsical charm, thanks to textured stone walls, emerald tiles and plenty of cozy furnishings.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes life hands you a case of the blues that can only be cured by watching Ben Affleck line dance while doing his best to convey autism with his facial expressions.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic expressions of grief and anger over Lorca’s murder mark the first and third movements.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What have your impressions been of Jac Caglianone?—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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The dogs, which thrust inquisitive muzzles into the impressions, apparently could derive no lingering whiff of lion odor from the tracks.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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In Saturday’s reverse fixture, the result was the same, but in favour of Hansi Flick’s men.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Both men are ready for a memorable Sunday duel.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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