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past tense form of face.
past participle of face.

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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According to Rebecca Nagle, a citizen of Cherokee Nation, a writer and journalist, and the host of the new podcast First America, the Founding Fathers initially faced an identity crisis.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2026

Just a few days ago, the Boston Celtics faced a decision most NBA teams could only dream of.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

At the time of the inspection, officers and staff who had been referred for mental health support faced a four-month wait to be seen.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

It was probably the sternest test the Americans have faced in the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The two groups of geese faced each other.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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