as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
a phased construction of the tunnel through the heart of the city
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Recent Examples of phased
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
In exchange, Iran received phased relief from international economic sanctions.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
As a multi-phased review by UK regulators may have thrown their own spanner in Para-WBD works last week, there is some serious money on the table for Ellison and his Oracle founder father if the merger isn’t locked in by September 30.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
To solve the problem, the team turned to phased arrays, flat electronic antennas that steer radio beams without moving parts.
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New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Garcia’s phased renovation will continue across the remaining floors; for the best views, ask for an upper-level suite.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Duncan Lennox, chief product and technology officer at HubSpot, says the milestone was achieved following a three-part phased rollout that began in 2023 and didn’t depend on a mandate.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
CrossBoundary is developing a $250 million solar-and-storage project for Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula, with phased delivery expected toward full capacity by the third quarter this year.
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Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
The phased demolition of the Lincolnwood Town Center is expected to begin in May, with demolition of the building most recently known as Harlem Furniture, located on the southeast side closest to McCormick Boulevard.
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Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Kendrick Calfee
february 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups.
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Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
In exchange, Iran received phased relief from international economic sanctions.
—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
As a multi-phased review by UK regulators may have thrown their own spanner in Para-WBD works last week, there is some serious money on the table for Ellison and his Oracle founder father if the merger isn’t locked in by September 30.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
To solve the problem, the team turned to phased arrays, flat electronic antennas that steer radio beams without moving parts.
—
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Garcia’s phased renovation will continue across the remaining floors; for the best views, ask for an upper-level suite.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Duncan Lennox, chief product and technology officer at HubSpot, says the milestone was achieved following a three-part phased rollout that began in 2023 and didn’t depend on a mandate.
—
John Kell,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
CrossBoundary is developing a $250 million solar-and-storage project for Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula, with phased delivery expected toward full capacity by the third quarter this year.
—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
The phased demolition of the Lincolnwood Town Center is expected to begin in May, with demolition of the building most recently known as Harlem Furniture, located on the southeast side closest to McCormick Boulevard.
—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Construction is phased, with phase one starting this spring, and phase two starting sometime in 2027.
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Kendrick Calfee
february 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased
Adjective
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The deal focused overwhelmingly on constraining Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for gradual sanctions relief.
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The developments mark the latest in a series of back-and-forth strikes centered around the strait, casting uncertainty over the US-Iran agreement signed earlier this month which stipulates the gradual restoration of normal marine traffic.
Verb
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.
Verb
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During normal conditions, the temperature increase is carefully regulated.
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The platforms are not regulated by states as gambling companies and typically have minimum ages of 18 instead of 21.
Verb
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Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.
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So much so that more books are being adapted into streaming content than ever before.
Verb
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Each family member receives personalized consultations and treatments tailored to their stage of life and health priorities, whether that relates to stress management, mobility, nutrition, sleep or emotional wellbeing.
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
Verb
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If the difference between what the role requires and what the person is naturally suited to do is material, the most effective move is redeployment, or finding a role where that person can thrive rather than struggle.
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His mail-order catalogs allowed amateur gardeners across the country to purchase from a selection of hybrids suited for the shifting needs of the nation.
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It’s been rigged with state-of-the-art technologies to streamline daily operations, boost productivity efficiency, and overall workflow, ultimately enabling Burlington to get merchandise to its stores faster.
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Prosecutors say that Harrison continued to go on a robbery spree after the shooting, which ended only after police rigged his Mercedes with a secret tracking device and rounded him up, finding a shirt soaked in Gormley’s blood inside the vehicle.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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But five years later, software updates and user experience feedback has shaped the software.
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“Phased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phased. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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