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Recent Examples of facedown
Deputy Gourley quickly located the victim in the water floating face down and pulled her to shore.
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Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
In one visit, a physician walked into the room with his phone face down on the counter already running in the background.
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Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Even if the phone is face down on the table or tucked in your pocket, your brain knows that a notification can ding or there is an opportunity to look away from the company and find a funny video.
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Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Amid the screams and chaos lay Manzo, face down and bleeding.
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Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
In one visit, a physician walked into the room with his phone face down on the counter already running in the background.
—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Even if the phone is face down on the table or tucked in your pocket, your brain knows that a notification can ding or there is an opportunity to look away from the company and find a funny video.
—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Amid the screams and chaos lay Manzo, face down and bleeding.
—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facedown
Adverb
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
Adverb
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Two lateral skylights direct natural light downward, nourishing the tree and creating a bright, airy atmosphere.
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The sides slope downward in such a way that your spoon is suited to scoop just the right amount of whatever’s in it, while the bowl feels heavy and luxe.
Adverb
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Whistling and cheering, crowds gathered on the concrete dock below.
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Keep scrolling to shop more raffia bags inspired by Leslie Mann below.
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“Facedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facedown. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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