facing

(noun) a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening.

(noun) an ornamental coating to a building. Synonyms: veneer.

(noun) a protective covering that protects the outside of a building. Synonyms: cladding.

(noun) providing something with a surface of a different material. Synonyms: lining.

(verb) deal with (something unpleasant) head on. Synonyms: confront, face up, face. Examples: "You must confront your problems." "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes."

(verb) oppose, as in hostility or a competition. Synonyms: confront, face. Examples: "You must confront your opponent." "Jackson faced smith in the boxing ring." "The two enemies finally confronted each other."

(verb) be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to. Synonyms: front, look, face. Examples: "The house looks north." "My backyard look onto the pond." "The building faces the park."

(verb) be opposite. Synonyms: face. Examples: "The facing page." "The two sofas face each other."

(verb) turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction. Synonyms: face. Examples: "Turn and face your partner now."

(verb) present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize. Synonyms: confront, face, present. Examples: "We confronted him with the evidence." "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions." "An enormous dilemma faces us."

(verb) turn so as to expose the face. Synonyms: face. Examples: "Face a playing card."

(verb) line the edge (of a garment) with a different material. Synonyms: face. Examples: "Face the lapels of the jacket."

(verb) cover the front or surface of. Synonyms: face. Examples: "The building was faced with beautiful stones."