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
Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In July, Goldman will bring on approximately the same number of permanent new hires as interns — another 2,500 or so entry-level employees across client-facing, operational, and technology roles.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been marred by injuries, with veteran pitcher Max Scherzer facing significant setbacks.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Noun
The most important question facing longevity biotech is not whether humans will live forever.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In July, Goldman will bring on approximately the same number of permanent new hires as interns — another 2,500 or so entry-level employees across client-facing, operational, and technology roles.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Verb
High floor corner rooms offer the best views of both the Chicago River and skyline, while certain lake-facing rooms provide views of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier (a highlight during summer months, when Navy Pier hosts its weekly fireworks).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been marred by injuries, with veteran pitcher Max Scherzer facing significant setbacks.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing
Noun
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The opening ceremony taking place on the plaza in front of the Chicago museum is invite-only.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The high-stakes presentation left her feeling particularly vulnerable when the incident unfolded in front of the crowd.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The county immediately shut down the far-right southbound lane of Sunrise Boulevard just south of Wildridge Drive and the sidewalk bordering the sound wall due to concerns that the barrier would fall.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The clients, Joel and Jill Kavanaugh, had fallen in love with a plot bordering the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In this timely and personal film, Hardwicke wanted to capture the lives of skateboarders, artists and musicians who strive to live in freedom while confronting their often-traumatic pasts amid a streetscape sometimes marked by violence, drugs and mental illness.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Rather than confronting her mom, the teenager decided to wait until Rose was ready to share the news herself.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Verb
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Road rage is a year-round constant in Colorado, but summer can bring more drivers to the state’s roads and increase the chance of encountering an aggressive driver, Mendez said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
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What to know about the weather The event is encountering significant threats due to weather.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In only the first minute of this match Morocco has scored after Ismael Saibari found space behind the Scottish defense and sent the ball into the top of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Rodman has become one of the most recognizable faces in American soccer, fronting campaigns for Adidas, Red Bull and Oakley.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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New Yorkers loathed Dolan, who was seen as a nepo hire more concerned about fronting his blues rock band, JD & The Straight Shot, than developing a winning culture.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The concrete cap of a tomb encasing radioactive fallout now has cracks, and what’s beneath can rise from the dead.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions).—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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