Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of facedown
Keep Yourself Informed All told, using the app timers, bedtime mode, and putting my Pixel 9 Pro face down reduced my usage time to about two hours per day.
—
John Brandon, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Over the next several hours, Modin was alone inside a house, face down on her stomach with wire wrapped around her body and pinned by planks.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Olave was hit and immediately hit the ground face down and was barely moving.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
In the film, Lucia marries Pietro, only to face down the barrels of life’s disappointments, just like her parents, with newfound motherhood in tow.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for facedown 
John Brandon, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Over the next several hours, Modin was alone inside a house, face down on her stomach with wire wrapped around her body and pinned by planks.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Olave was hit and immediately hit the ground face down and was barely moving.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
In the film, Lucia marries Pietro, only to face down the barrels of life’s disappointments, just like her parents, with newfound motherhood in tow.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for facedown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facedown
Adverb
-
At least eight shots are heard in quick succession, and somebody says that the suspect is down.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Aligned with this strategy, in the first nine months last year, Stone Island’s wholesale channel was down 22 percent to 156.7 million euros, while its direct channel grew by 26 percent to 135.7 million euros.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
-
The move downward comes after shares dropped more than 10% on Wednesday.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
-
After a nationwide spike during the COVID-19 pandemic, violent crime is trending downward in cities across the country.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
Adverb
-
Watch Williams discuss the coronation rebuff below.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2025
-
The Suns, much like the Lakers above and Warriors below, are still fighting the good fight and hoping a Devin Booker-Kevin Durant combination can lead them into contention.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near facedown
Cite this Entry
“Facedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facedown. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share