FACING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

facing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of facing

as in front

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verb

present participle of face

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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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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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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Recent Examples of facing

Noun

The French presidency is foremost an outward-facing, foreign policy position, but the issue of national security falls within its purview. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 That list became the first thing anyone pastes in a prompt before writing anything customer-facing. — Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Pew Research Center data shows, for example, that 63% of Democrats say climate change is a very big problem facing the country, compared with 14% of Republicans, a 49-point gap. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Beauer Beauer mirrors that corner sofa to create a living area to the right of the entry, another divergence from the 3X Plus, which had a smaller rear-facing sofa. — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for facing

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Noun

Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Tampa Bay still led 4-3 when Rasmussen left the game, but the Rays made too many mistakes to stay in front.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of front

Verb

The name of the restaurant refers to the enormous river/estuary bordering Argentina.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province, bordering the Central African Republic.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

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Verb

His work finds a means of using technology, engineering, and performance to ask what a garment might be capable of beyond simply clothing the body.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.

— Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

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The incident began shortly before noon, when California Highway Patrol officers reported encountering a person armed with a knife during a traffic violation, according to the sheriff's office.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Yiyun Li on encountering the past in writing Music Against the Night.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Unlike most eVTOLs, which use propellers, the Roadster utilized compressed air jets to leap over other cars and propel from the top of a ramp six or seven stories high during its product reveal earlier this month.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

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With a star like Jenner fronting Anua skincare, other brands have plenty of reason to jump in, too.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Ella Bleu Travolta, John’s daughter, walked the Miu Miu show, and Apple Martin, offspring of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, debuted on the runway for Chloé after fronting one of its campaigns.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Little Miner’s version isn’t so much a riff as an homage, with a flour tortilla encasing queso sauce, tortilla chips, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, sour cream and a choice of proteins.

— Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
The spigots serve as injection ports, where crews can pump grout behind the tunnel wall, with the goal of coating and encasing the entire tunnel lining under the Newtown Creek in a waterproof layer, filling any cracks along the way.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

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