as in faced
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the apartment complex fronts the ocean
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Recent Examples of fronted
One of the leading ones - Ignite Next - fronted by co-founders Markus Bohl (CEO) and Alois Eder (CTO) has a colorful backstory of its own.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Adidas, Nike, Puma, New Balance and Skechers – who only launched their first range of soccer shoes in 2023 and are fronted by England striker Harry Kane – all unveiled new lines of cleats ahead of the tournament.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Davis personally handled negotiations to get one of Monterey’s breakthrough attractions, Big Brother and the Holding Company – a San Francisco band fronted by singer Joplin – out of its Mainstream Records contract and onto Columbia.
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Chris Morris,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Founded and fronted by Kyle Ross, an assistant high-school football coach and English teacher in Bixby, a Tulsa suburb, Keyland have built a fan base across the state with a high-energy live show and a hit-you-in-the-feelings songwriting style.
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Hudson earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Penny Lane in Almost Famous in 2000 and has fronted several romantic comedies, including 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
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Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Its most forward-looking feature might be the cocoon-like dash, fronted by a yoke in place of a conventional steering wheel in the fighter jet–style cockpit.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
It will be fronted by leading sports presenter and journalist Rebecca Charlton.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
But travelling by private jet is reserved for heads of state and international dignitaries, with this cost being fronted by host committees.
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Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Adidas, Nike, Puma, New Balance and Skechers – who only launched their first range of soccer shoes in 2023 and are fronted by England striker Harry Kane – all unveiled new lines of cleats ahead of the tournament.
—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Davis personally handled negotiations to get one of Monterey’s breakthrough attractions, Big Brother and the Holding Company – a San Francisco band fronted by singer Joplin – out of its Mainstream Records contract and onto Columbia.
—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Founded and fronted by Kyle Ross, an assistant high-school football coach and English teacher in Bixby, a Tulsa suburb, Keyland have built a fan base across the state with a high-energy live show and a hit-you-in-the-feelings songwriting style.
—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Hudson earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Penny Lane in Almost Famous in 2000 and has fronted several romantic comedies, including 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Its most forward-looking feature might be the cocoon-like dash, fronted by a yoke in place of a conventional steering wheel in the fighter jet–style cockpit.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
It will be fronted by leading sports presenter and journalist Rebecca Charlton.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
But travelling by private jet is reserved for heads of state and international dignitaries, with this cost being fronted by host committees.
—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fronted
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The governor faced mass backlash from activists across the country for his office's statement.
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Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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The evacuation area was bordered to the north by Disappointment Road, to the south by the Glade Ranch community, to the west by the fire and to the east by Road 30, according to the office.
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His father was born on the reservation, land bordered by the Rio Grande and today, a 30-foot steel wall.
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“Fronted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fronted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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