- present participle of face.
facing
Americannoun
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a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.
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a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening.
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material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem.
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facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat.
noun
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a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying
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(usually plural) a piece of additional cloth, esp in a different colour, on the collar, cuffs, etc, of the jacket of a military uniform, formerly used to denote the regiment
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an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall
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marketing an area of retail shelf space
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Example Sentences
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Facing mounting pressure from his own MPs and cabinet, he will remain in office while the Labour Party selects its next leader.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Facing that uncertainty over his final season, and with the deadline to enter the NFL supplemental draft quickly approaching, Sorsby opted to leave the Red Raiders without ever playing a down.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Facing reduced sales to China, Trump said his administration had expanded exports of American meat, poultry, soybeans, biofuels and Wisconsin dairy, citing stronger dairy sales to Japan, the Middle East, Europe, South Asia and Australia.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Facing demands to step down, Paz said he had prepared a bill that would empower the military to tackle demonstrations and restore order.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Facing charges of first-degree murder, George sat alone in front of an estimated crowd of fifteen hundred white people who had packed the courtroom and surrounded the building.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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