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as in to front
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 to encounter
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 front
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 grimace
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 exterior
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 look
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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In the next round, the Gamecocks could face one of the most potent 3-point shooting teams in the country regardless of who wins the No. 8 versus No. 9 game. Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025 The company also faced stiff competition from the likes of Shein and Temu, which churn out trendy items that are cheaper than what Forever 21 offers. Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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First photo released of the boom mic operator that hit President Trump in the face. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025 It has been shown to increase spontaneous movement in the face and limbs.2 As bradykinesia worsens, levodopa may become less effective.5 Exercise Physical activity may help reduce bradykinesia. Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for face
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  • At the end of the month, city officials say, Chicago must close the books for good on 2024, and that budget will be out of balance if CPS doesn’t reimburse the city for the $175 million pension payment, which the city government fronted in expectation of being repaid by the school district.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Photo : Naftali Group The upper-floor units overlook Central Park front their East 77th Street perch.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • In fact, Maron used almost everything in his life to confront this loss.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Keating, 72, quickly interrupted McBride to confront Self, insisting that the chairman repeat his introduction of their colleague.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Chiara de Rege’s recent client, a professional couple with a growing family, were charmed by a wall covering from the designer’s Maison C line, cladding a washroom in their former home with the pattern.
    Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Charlie has an extraordinary ability to know without fail when someone is lying, and now for this season, Charlie continues her journey on the road across the country, encountering a new cast of characters and investigating crimes along the way.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Food and fuel are two of the most frequent ways that consumers encounter inflation, and those prices can fluctuate wildly on a month-by-month basis.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Outline natural stone Johnston adds visual interest to a neutral facade.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Unfortunately, this page, which mirrored the company’s reset page, was a facade set up by cybercriminals.
    Maxwell Alles, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • Those could also prove useful, but will face the challenge of distinguishing facial expressions unique to pain rather than similar grimaces related to being hungry.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 May 2017
  • In the movie, the monkey is a two-foot-tall sculpted plastic model whose arms bang up and down on a drum, as his mouth opens up to bare its teeth in a violent grimace.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • For clever organization, snag the Lark Manor Thurleigh Ottoman, which has a soft fleece exterior, can double as seating, and hides a storage compartment.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
  • One of those earlier safety campaigns, in June of last year, pertained to trim pieces along the exterior of the trunk bed that could come loose while driving.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Create the cutest spring look—and save up to 53%—with this beautiful flowy dress, white sneakers, and a straw tote bag.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
  • She is known for bold eye aesthetics which ease dramatic pigment into cohesive, statement-making looks.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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