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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
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
In addition, there are 10 states where the governor and state legislature have initiated the process of phasing their state income tax to zero: Arizona, Iowa, Indiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Utah and Arkansas.
—Grover Norquist, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The companies had to meet certain criteria to be considered for the evaluation, including generating a revenue of at least US $100 million in 2023 or 2024 depending on when the most recent data was published during the research phase.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 July 2025
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Noun
By targeting subsidies toward the lowest-income enrollees, and phasing them out for higher earners, lawmakers can reduce federal spending and avoid large coverage losses.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
In addition, there are 10 states where the governor and state legislature have initiated the process of phasing their state income tax to zero: Arizona, Iowa, Indiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Utah and Arkansas.
—Grover Norquist, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Verb
Menopause is a natural phase of aging in which a woman has gone at least 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period due to a decline in her reproductive hormones.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The companies had to meet certain criteria to be considered for the evaluation, including generating a revenue of at least US $100 million in 2023 or 2024 depending on when the most recent data was published during the research phase.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Not just because of the whole water aspect, but the lack of infrastructure on bodies of water.—
Roberto Baldwin,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Designed so people using wheelchairs could easily access sidewalks, this aspect of urban infrastructure also improved mobility for delivery workers, people with luggage and parents with strollers.—
Subha Barry,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This dormant stage creates an information vacuum where uncertainty breeds anxiety, productivity plummets and talent begins eyeing the exits.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Christmas also works for The Menopause Society — a national organization that provides training for doctors on how to treat women at this stage of life.—
Megan Myscofski,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Verb
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And her parents’ expression of love had always been conditioned on her achievements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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In an industry where consumers are often conditioned to blame themselves when something doesn’t work, SharkNinja designs with a different assumption: The product should work intuitively, beautifully and effortlessly — every single time.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Flip tortillas; scatter 2 tablespoons of the cheese over one half of toasted side.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Increase understanding of financial tools, including Roth IRAs, compound interest, contributions to retirement as a side job, and employer match programs.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The next chapter in Carl Pei’s company begins today with the launch of Nothing’s first-ever pair of over-the-ear headphones.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The chapter titles in Roya’s perspective are names of Britney Spears songs.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
Verb
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And because everything is game-ready, these avatars are fully rigged, animated, and built to jump right into experiences.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The indictment, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges that Leiweke, from early 2018 through June of last year, conspired with a competitor to rig the bidding for the development, management and use of the arena, which opened its doors in April 2022.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
Noun
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And in thinking about it, contemplate what happens to the productivity of humans when their work is paired with other hands, human and mechanical.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These tapes — now in the hands of authorities and partially leaked—are damning.—
Gina Montaner,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The storms could cause hail up to 2 inches in diameter.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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Forecasters predict an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain, with flash flooding either ongoing or imminent.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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