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as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered
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as in to condition
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Recent Examples of phase
Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
This is the first handover of any hostage from the Gaza Strip since March when the first phase of the latest ceasefire came to an end, followed by Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire on March 18 with heavy airstrikes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 May 2025
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The Raiders began phase one of their voluntary offseason program, which consists of meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehab, on April 8.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the first phase of the union’s construction plan, the department would:
Rebuild stations 8,4,9 and 14;
Construct a new training facility;
Renovate stations 10, 2, 18 and 19.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
This is the first handover of any hostage from the Gaza Strip since March when the first phase of the latest ceasefire came to an end, followed by Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire on March 18 with heavy airstrikes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 May 2025
Verb
Instead, the agency is asking food manufacturers to phase them out by the end of next year, according to the release.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The Raiders began phase one of their voluntary offseason program, which consists of meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehab, on April 8.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Scientists have been looking into this aspect of the fruit since at least 2011.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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One account of this aspect of his life comes from Allen St John, a journalist who met the head of the Glazer family over a possible book commission in 2000.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The ‘Turkey Brothers’ steal the encore with a boisterous jam As fans begged for an encore to an empty stage, an unlikely guest took center stage.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Verb
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After the traditional production processes, this tequila is conditioned for 21–28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, imparting unique characteristics to the spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But for guys who have been in the game a long time you are conditioned for a game like this.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Peter Bosz’s side led Ajax by one point going into the final round of matches, with PSV away to 11th-place Sparta Rotterdam and the Amsterdam side hosting FC Twente, who began the day in sixth.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Dump the mixture into your baking dish and press around the pan until there's a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
Noun
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After months of escalating tariffs between the world’s two largest economies, the trade war between the U.S. and China is entering a new chapter – a steep reduction of their respective tariffs for 90 days as the two countries continue trade talk this week.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Whatever the future holds, a distinct and brilliant chapter in Celtics history came to an end Monday night at Madison Square Garden.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Leisure activities—pickleball, baking—tend to encourage rigging oneself up with just the right gear, and plenty of different product-review sites will recommend the best-fitting sports bra or superior pie dish.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Smartmatic sued the network four years ago, claiming that its hosts and guests amplified claims that the company was involved in rigging the 2020 presidential election.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
Noun
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For there was poor Brown, to the far left of the basket, ball in hand, trying to do something, anything, to shake the lethargy out of the Celtics.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Voila, in one fell swoop, AGI is now in the hands of others.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The next year, shoe designer Roger Vivier saw Balenciaga’s bet and raised him a few inches, designing a thigh-thigh silhouette for Yves Saint Laurent’s 1963 collection in alligator leather.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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According to the release, one of the individuals, Gabriel Jesus Santiago, 14, is a male with brown hair and brown eyes who stands 5 foot, 8 inches and weighs about 135 pounds.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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