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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
Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
At Barton Creek Technologies, Anna Chen, the chief human resources officer, faces a dilemma over the company’s performance improvement plan (PIP).
—Harvard Business Review, 8 Nov. 2025
Washington and Delhi are renegotiating a trade deal; India currently faces 50% tariffs.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Dayton Knapton, 24, of White Lake, now faces a manslaughter charge in the death of Sivan Wilson, 17.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
After a night of hallucinations, Modi faces American collector, Maurice Gangnat (Al Pacino), who has the power to change his life.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Sanchez faces a felony battery charge, along with three misdemeanor charges, for what prosecutors have said was a fight over parking.
—Joe Reedy, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
This game will happen after Group of Five leader Memphis faces a road test at Tulane.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
One faces the kitchen, and the other opens to the living room.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Their necks contorted slightly and smiles spread across their faces as the high-definition videos started and their journeys commenced.
—Haven Daley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Set against the famous granite faces in the Black Hills, the patriotic spectacle is expected to be one of the year’s most memorable moments, with limited tickets released closer to the event.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Being on stage and performing for us all showed us a man who loved to bring smiles to our faces.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
New faces like Brandon Nimmo and Danny Jansen have arrived to replace them.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Engineers are trying to give machines faster, finer muscle control so their faces can change and can participate in the flux of believable expressions.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Protesters in Minneapolis have since flooded the streets in the thousands, and ICE agents have responded by apprehending some, shoving others to the ground, and spraying chemical irritants in their faces.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
In the coming years, Garcia and Weir, initially a boyish figure next to his older and usually hairier bandmates, would become the faces of the Dead and its increasingly large cultural footprint.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
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Still, the company faces the same existential headwinds that have scared other would-be moguls away from the news business.
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After the play, Sirianni and Brown were seen on the broadcast getting in each other's faces.
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Engie was planning to purchase 41 acres of a former ranch that fronts Camino Capistrano, the railroad tracks and the 5 freeway from Saddleback Church, using 13 acres for the storage facility and preserving the remainder as natural open space with trails.—
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The iconic red-and-yellow logo, long a symbol of California's fast-food culture, now fronts the Antioch In-N-Out Burger location's restaurant and drive-thru.—
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Freedom of assembly and association has deteriorated, while independent civil society confronts shrinking space to operate.—
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On a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, a deeply rooted Christian fishing community confronts the erosion of land and tradition, as their centuries-old way of life, anchored in faith, approaches a turning point.—
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Still deeply scarred by his ex-lover’s death, Pine surprisingly encounters his nemesis in person when Roper and his late-arriving entourage check into the hotel.—
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But the film is at its strongest during a sequence when Salim (Saleh Bakri), the son of Sharif and father of Noor, encounters Israeli soldiers who belittle him in front of his son while both on their way to pick up a prescription for Salim’s ailing father.—
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Now, the juxtapositions that are so key to Charli’s style DNA manifest in Anthony Vaccarello’s current athleisure-meets-lingerie looks.—
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To see all the looks from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.—
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So, try the spread at Trinquet, a cozy restaurant in the Old Town, the historic center where some facades date back to the medieval period.—
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Improvements could include fixes to building facades, sidewalks, lighting or murals in Dallas City Council District 7.—
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
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The latter can be more sensitive to movement and are best suited for shiny surfaces such as glass tables.—
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While there has been some show of support for Maduro and expressions ofoutrage by his remaining government officials, the streets of Caracas and other major cities have mostly been quiet.—
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Whether those expressions will ever feel fully convincing is an open question.—
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Since the series debuted last November, the show’s cast, including Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, has become a sensation online in their late-night talk show appearances and interviews.—
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The couple — who are now one of the most watched of the season thanks to their double awards show appearances — were not shy about hiding their romance amidst the stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.—
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“Faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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