outface

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈfās How to pronounce outface (audio)
Definition of outfacenext
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage rescue workers who outface the daily threat of catastrophe

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  1. confront
  2. face
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  • It’s been covered breathlessly on Instagram and by celebrity media — led by the former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush, who last Monday on his podcast described being confronted by Griffin at a wedding on the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The country is deeply polarized, increasingly castigated by the rest of the world, and confronting a resurgence of antisemitism.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
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  • The group has faced criticism over its stances on various issues, including the wars in Gaza and Iran.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The move also lands weeks before Election Day, as Hochul faces Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman, who has criticized her for not opting in sooner.
    — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of face
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“Outface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outface. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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