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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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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
Robert McGreevy , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The retirement trust fund faces a shortfall as soon as 2032.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing on May 11, as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Dave Grohl faces the backlash with the leanest, meanest Foo Fighters album in 30 years.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
This challenge further increases the difficulties this segment faces.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Furyk faces the daunting task of trying to win on the road, which the Americans haven’t done since 1993.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The administration abruptly cut the program last summer, despite evidence that the population faces disproportionately high suicide rates.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The new season of Reasonable Doubt is upon us, and there’s a slew of new talent joining the Onyx Collective for Hulu series, as well as a few returning faces.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Judging by the looks on many faces across the locker room after the game, the players know it, too.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, Adebayo has become the Heat’s captain and has turned into one of the faces of the franchise.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The other crooks don’t have names worth learning, but the actors playing them, Shaun Mason and Nabil Elouahabi, do have memorable faces.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Agnes sits in a dark room where Commander Judd asks her questions as a bunch of men watch, their faces stacked on a big screen, like Hollywood Squares but hellish.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
And these young women get to bring smiles to people's faces, one bouquet at a time.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Offensive line depth The Hurricanes have to replace four of their starters from last year’s offensive line, giving some new faces big opportunities this year.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Bristy has not been found as of Saturday, but the suspect faces two murder counts.
—Robert McGreevy , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The retirement trust fund faces a shortfall as soon as 2032.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing on May 11, as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Dave Grohl faces the backlash with the leanest, meanest Foo Fighters album in 30 years.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
This challenge further increases the difficulties this segment faces.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Furyk faces the daunting task of trying to win on the road, which the Americans haven’t done since 1993.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The administration abruptly cut the program last summer, despite evidence that the population faces disproportionately high suicide rates.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Designed for high-traffic service roles, the modular robot features reconfigurable faces and body panels for rapid character swaps.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The new season of Reasonable Doubt is upon us, and there’s a slew of new talent joining the Onyx Collective for Hulu series, as well as a few returning faces.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Judging by the looks on many faces across the locker room after the game, the players know it, too.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, Adebayo has become the Heat’s captain and has turned into one of the faces of the franchise.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The other crooks don’t have names worth learning, but the actors playing them, Shaun Mason and Nabil Elouahabi, do have memorable faces.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Agnes sits in a dark room where Commander Judd asks her questions as a bunch of men watch, their faces stacked on a big screen, like Hollywood Squares but hellish.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
And these young women get to bring smiles to people's faces, one bouquet at a time.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Offensive line depth The Hurricanes have to replace four of their starters from last year’s offensive line, giving some new faces big opportunities this year.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faces
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Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach fronts both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, providing a variety of experiences for family beach vacations (even in the cooler fall months).—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hart also is the Musical Director for the onscreen band in Season 3 which Lestat fronts.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Jackson Five find success; then, in the late seventies, the adult Michael (played, with extraordinary flair, by Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s real-life nephew) seeks a solo career—and confronts Joe’s domineering maneuvers.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Moments after arriving, Donaldson confronts the driver, who was still inside the car; the officer ends up being pulled into DeSouza’s getaway car by the force of acceleration, while attempting to reach in and pull him out.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Because every experience a child has during their early years helps create new neural connections, wiring the brain for all future learning and connecting, encounters with AI slop may literally wire the brain incorrectly.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the film, Stella’s character encounters the 39-year-old version of herself — played by Plaza — while on a mushroom trip.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The media company behind such iconic TV characters as Don Draper, Rick Grimes and Walter White wants advertisers to give a stronger gaze at first looks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Certainly had some good looks from three that didn’t go down.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cruise ships release passengers daily to see the bright, ornate facades lining the harbor.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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The basilica features three main facades -- the Nativity, the Passion and the Glory -- each depicting a different chapter of Christ's life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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And yet, the wry grimaces that followed said the quiet part out loud.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the video, Claffey tries to move Ansell away from the subject and grimaces at the camera when his costar seems to say a little too much.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fine Nappa leather seating surfaces, ventilation and massage functions up front, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and Bang & Olufsen sound system transform long stretches of Highway 36 into something closer to a private lounge.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility As a rural property set across gently sloping terrain, there are uneven surfaces, steps, and small hills to navigate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Terrace Bar's tequila room stocks 65 expressions behind iron gates like liquid treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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