as in frontal
being at or in the part of something opposite the back part
visitors use the front door, but family knows to go around to the side entrance
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
are we making any progress on the marketing front?
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Recent Examples of front
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The gown featured a deep v-neck and a front slit that revealed its white lining.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Arizona’s Roman Catholic bishops have expressed a firm front advocating for migrants.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Around 250,000 square feet in two buildings fronting on East Michigan Street will be marketed to office users, said S.R. Mills, Bear Development chief executive officer.
—Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
That's partly why Clark opted to share the security camera footage that was recorded outside their front door a couple of weeks ago.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The gown featured a deep v-neck and a front slit that revealed its white lining.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
He was arrested for a DUI and handcuffed with his hands in front of him.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Arizona’s Roman Catholic bishops have expressed a firm front advocating for migrants.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Cindy Lee is the nom de plume of the musician and drag artist Patrick Flegel, who, back in the late two-thousands and early twenty-tens, fronted the Canadian post-punk band Women.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Around 250,000 square feet in two buildings fronting on East Michigan Street will be marketed to office users, said S.R. Mills, Bear Development chief executive officer.
—Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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In a few days, a non-tropical area of low pressure could form along a residual frontal boundary a few hundred miles off the southeastern U.S. coastline.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Sep. 2024
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That may be followed by more widespread storms Thursday, which is Halloween, and into Friday morning as the frontal boundary stirs up the atmosphere over Houston.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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To Look Out For Behind the anthropomorphized facade, what appears as reasoning in AI agents is actually sophisticated pattern matching combined with programmed responses.Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The real human being behind the facade of America's sweetheart baddie is my most kind, genuine, hilarious, loving friend.EW.com, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The show, which costarred Michael Cole and Clarence Williams III and ran for five seasons, earned Lipton four Emmy nominations and the 1971 Golden Globe for best actress in a television drama.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of focusing solely on saturated areas, ask where healthcare innovation is genuinely lacking.Janet Zhang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The suspect in Thompson’s death, Mangione, a Gilman graduate, faces five charges in New York, the most serious being second-degree murder, which in New York is roughly the same as Maryland’s first degree murder statute.Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
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Receiver Brandon Aiyuk also has been on IR since Week 8 after tearing the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Canter suffered multiple injuries, including fractures to her left orbital bone, optic nerve canal and anterior skull base as well as multiple sinus fractures, severe bruising and internal bleeding.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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Enough Pep for Most of Us There’s no point denying it: the Bronco Sport is less powerful than its bigger sibling, which, in its Raptor guise, makes 418 hp and 440 ft lbs of torque.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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To elude law enforcement, the thieves have adopted the guise of delivery personnel, according to authorities.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Hearty vegetables, like potatoes and turnips, add a nice element of earthy flavor, along with a touch of sweetness thanks to carrots.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The league also argues the songs, or at least elements of those songs, are in the public domain.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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