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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2
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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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Children should use the appropriate car seat for their age and size, from rear-facing to forward-facing and then a booster seat.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
City News Service, Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Advocates in other cities facing federal interventions have sought remote learning options, particularly for immigrant families that might feel vulnerable, but Minneapolis appears to be one of the few districts to reintroduce the option of virtual learning.
—Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Noun
From then on, Evermore becomes more future-facing.
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Many are facing the hard decision of whether to rebuild and return, or not at all.
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
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Winds turn gusty behind the front, with northwest gusts up to 25 to 35 mph Sunday evening and overnight.—
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The reversal of advances by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the eastern provinces of Hadramout and Mahra — bordering Saudi Arabia and Oman respectively — could help cool tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.—
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Now that parking is no longer free within the park and meters have been installed on bordering streets like Sixth Avenue, many of those businesses have had to find parking garages and other solutions to employee parking.—
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Experts say that without a viable alternative to the current ruling system, protests are unlikely to instigate regime change, yet the widespread unrest underscores the profound crises confronting Iran’s government.—
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Video of the shooting, which shows federal agents confronting Good inside a vehicle, has brought widespread attention to Good’s death and prompted protests in Minneapolis.—
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The shocking clip shows 27-year-old Emily Marzilli and friends encountering a hungry Bryde's whale while swimming near a school of sardines.—
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Each episode finds Xena (Lawless) and her companion Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) encountering characters from both history and mythology.—
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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
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Liquid measuring cups have space at the top to prevent overflowing as well as a spout for easy pouring.—
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More lounge space can be found on the foredeck, with seating and sun pads fronting the yacht.—
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Earlier this week, Victoria’s Secret released its 2026 Valentine’s Day collection with the model fronting its A Very VS Valentine’s campaign.—
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The window encasing the passenger compartment is perhaps the most striking aspect, and, if the car is ever built, will have an interesting windshield wiper setup.—
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For instance, fusion doesn’t require all the expensive, nuclear-grade concrete that creates a protective dome encasing traditional nuclear radiation.—
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After meeting while training as actors, Graham and his wife, English actress Hannah Walters, married in 2008.—
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Byrne and Cannavale began dating in 2012 after meeting through mutual friends.—
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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