faces
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pluralof face.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
facenounthe front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin. -
present tense formof face (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
facenounthe front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
Example Sentences
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They’d ask for first impressions, but more viscerally, they’d watch their faces to see who was instantly smiling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The chancellor has been talking up a desire to offer "breathing space" and "hope" - a tacit acknowledgement that there is a limit to what the government can do given the constraints it faces.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
He now faces a four-year prison sentence if he returns to Brazil, but has secured a U.S. green card, allowing him to remain in the country permanently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Because the same side of TOI-561 b always faces its star, the nightside receives no direct starlight.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Both men are big, with taut, dark faces.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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