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Recent Examples of facedown
Perry, 54, was found face down in the heated end of his pool at his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2023.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The investigation began on Feb. 14 when police found a body face down in San Tomas Aquino Creek, south of Tasman Drive, after being called to the area.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The man, identified as Thomas Simpkins, a 44-year-old resident of Sunnyvale, was found floating face down in the creek on Feb. 14.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Cover yourself with thick padding, mattresses, and blankets. Crouch as low as possible to the floor, face down.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The investigation began on Feb. 14 when police found a body face down in San Tomas Aquino Creek, south of Tasman Drive, after being called to the area.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The man, identified as Thomas Simpkins, a 44-year-old resident of Sunnyvale, was found floating face down in the creek on Feb. 14.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Cover yourself with thick padding, mattresses, and blankets. Crouch as low as possible to the floor, face down.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facedown
Adverb
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South Africa saw a 73% decline in admissions, while South Korea was down 52%.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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For a buyer putting 20% down on a $420,000 home — roughly the national median home price — their monthly principal and interest payment has gone from $2,012 to $2,179, a difference of $167.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The elevator floor lights clicked downward.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Net losses totaled $256 million, swinging downward from $469 million in net income.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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The 38 overwater bungalows provide direct lagoon access for a dip or snorkel in the cerulean sea, and feature a glass floor panel framing a the seabed below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Use the dropdown below to explore how districts’ 2024 presidential election results have shifted in each state that has passed new maps.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Facedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facedown. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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