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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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Recent Examples of phase
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Outfielders Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford remain in the potential phase.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rishi Sunak, as chancellor, even temporarily cut fuel duty by 5p a litre in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine, but Reeves, prior to the attack on Iran, had planned to phase this out after September.
—Ian King, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The second phase came later with brain expansion Using evolutionary models, the researchers estimated handedness in extinct human relatives.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Outfielders Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford remain in the potential phase.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Verb
Now, phase two construction could begin in early 2027, pending City Council’s approval of a construction contract.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rishi Sunak, as chancellor, even temporarily cut fuel duty by 5p a litre in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine, but Reeves, prior to the attack on Iran, had planned to phase this out after September.
—Ian King, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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At 5, doctors diagnosed him with a rare chromosome disorder that left him disabled and dependent on others for nearly every aspect of daily life.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The book takes place in a New York penthouse, an upstate residence and incorporates aspects of the Big Apple.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Thursday evening's debate marks the fifth time the seven candidates have taken the stage in recent weeks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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That’s when the film threatens to resolve into the kind of tragic revenge drama that Sacha and Evgueni Galperine’s ominous score has conditioned us to half-expect from the start.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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The discomfort stems not from graphic imagery, but from recognition — the realization that contemporary visual culture increasingly conditions audiences through loops of deferred resolution.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These are two elite teams led by masterminds on opposite sides of the ball in Kyle Shanahan and Mike Macdonald.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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If Maison Estelle is known for its wild interiors, popularity with the global entrepreneurial elite and disregard for dress code, the Manor follows suit with this beautiful and boisterous second chapter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Sneed was part of the local NAACP chapter during the Civil Rights Movement, and he was later entered into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for his work.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Crews rigged a hoisting system using a ladder truck as a high point to raise the victim up to safety, according to fire officials.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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Others images shared with The Associated Press show heavy gunfire echoing over farms and drones rigged with explosives laying in the brush.—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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With ballots already in voters’ hands and a large share of the electorate still undecided, Thursday’s showdown offered one last, high‑stakes chance to draw contrasts.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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With a pole that is about one inch thicker than similar Spalding hoops and an additional powder coating, the company offers resistance to weather and rust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Cleaning every inch of a car interior is a daunting task, with dirt somehow making its way into every crevice between cupholders and seatbelts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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