Synonyms

faced

American

[feyst] / feɪst /

adjective

having a specified kind of face or number of faces (usually used in combination).

a sweet-faced child; the two-faced god.

Other Word Forms

multifaced adjective

Etymology

Origin of faced

First recorded in 1490–1500; face + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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It had faced criticism that it had been slow to release new and more affordable options to stay competitive.

From BBC

This year, for the first time, companies representing the bulk of Italian pasta exports to the U.S. faced the prospect of crippling penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal

Within days, American industries from defense to electric vehicles faced paralysis, and the chokehold affected several other critical sectors: semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You can just see: I’m scrambling on third down and those dudes are converging on me so fast. Those linebackers are massive, running sideline to sideline. They’re probably the most talented defense I’ve ever faced.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At this moment, somewhere on the internet, “Stranger Things” fans are rabidly and rapidly giving their feedback on how the series resolved the years-long plight of horrors faced by their favorite ragtag troop from Hawkins.

From Los Angeles Times

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