phase 1 of 2

noun

ˈfāz How to pronounce phase (audio)
Definition of phasenext
1
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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Relevance
2
as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the final phase of production

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phase

2 of 2

verb

as in to condition

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Recent Examples of phase
Noun
August's partial lunar eclipse will occur as Earth passes directly between the sun and moon during the full moon phase — an imperfect alignment that will see our planet's intense inner shadow cover 96% of the visible face of our natural satellite. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The next phase will yet again involve smashing atomic nuclei—this time using even lighter candidates like helium-4. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
Global production now exceeds a million tonnes a year, and the chemicals remain embedded in everyday products, including food packaging, even as regulators in various countries push to phase them out. — Refractor, 30 July 2026 The underlying science, that morning light is the primary cue for the body’s master clock and can phase-advance the sleep-wake cycle, is well established in clinical research. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for phase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
  1. aspect
  2. stage
  3. condition
  4. side
  5. chapter
  6. rig
  7. hand
  8. inch
Noun
  • This year’s congressional elections in California are a prime example, with two distinct and unusual aspects.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Barnard and other experts emphasized the certainty of the coastal impacts, compared to the less predictable precipitation aspects of Super El Niño events in California.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • Partey was booed by sections of the Gillette Stadium crowd in Foxboro during his nation’s World Cup group-stage game against England.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ahmed also happens to have experience as a stage performer and a rapper—something his Bait character draws upon—putting him in a unique position to be able to one day take home a Tony and a Grammy.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of stage
Verb
  • Towards the end of 2025/2026, Gavi had firmly reclaimed his place in the starting line up, though this was also conditioned by a number of injuries.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Some found fault with the use of American accents instead of British ones, something Hollywood has long conditioned audiences to hear in sword-and-sandal epics.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of condition
Noun
  • Several other wagons used during the days of the cattle drives, including a buckboard and mail wagon, are lined up on either side.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The 28-year-old spent the second half of last campaign on loan at West Ham United, starting 14 league games for the side.
    — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of side
Noun
  • Headwinds for the local sports channels, including those operated by Spectrum, pose the latest rocky chapter for Los Angeles sports fans.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The latest chapter in this saga is the exoplanet LHS 1140b, which is a very interesting world regardless of labels.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter
Verb
  • Consider rigging up a temporary irrigation system the first season with hoses and impact sprinklers.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Trump continues to push debunked claims that the 2020 election was rigged, as well as other voting misconduct conspiracies that often focus on California.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of rig
Noun
  • Investigators, legal experts, journalists and others tied to the case contribute first-hand testimony throughout the documentary.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The race to get Groq chips into customers' hands underscores the growing premium on low-latency inference, the speed that keeps AI agents feeling responsive, especially for coding tools.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • Each 27x14x15-inch bag has a 24-gallon capacity, can accommodate up to 100 pounds, and can be used for longer-term storage, too.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That is technically true but completely beside the point, the public health equivalent of noting that the tide has only crept up a few inches while standing in a basement that is starting to flood.
    — A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of inch

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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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