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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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Once the Tryon Street phase is complete in about eight months, the project will expand to 30 additional streets within the I-277 loop.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
The size discrepancy did not phase the Bulldog, who bounced the ball off the backboard for the go-ahead shot.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
While Proba-2 had an unobstructed view from space, on Earth the full annular phase was only visible from remote locations in Antarctica, limiting the spectacle to just a small number of researchers stationed at remote scientific outposts … and a lot of penguins.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Once the Tryon Street phase is complete in about eight months, the project will expand to 30 additional streets within the I-277 loop.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Construction is phased, with phase one starting this spring, and phase two starting sometime in 2027.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
The size discrepancy did not phase the Bulldog, who bounced the ball off the backboard for the go-ahead shot.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Lisa McGee broke through with a sui generis comedy that mined aspects of her own experience to find authentic humor in a harrowing situation.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—formerly Prince Andrew—was banished from all aspects of royal life, including losing all of his royal titles and privileges, last October in a decision made by King Charles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Too conveniently, Mary is pushed off-stage with a sudden terminal illness, which enables Becket to take his rightful place in the narrative.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte 49ers athletic director Kevin White was introduced in front of a large crowd Thursday at Halton Arena, setting the stage for what university chancellor Sharon Gaber hopes to be a new chapter of Charlotte athletics.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the American public is now being conditioned by self-seeking office holders to measure the effectiveness of the Supreme Court solely in terms of political outcome.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2026
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His work positions the mind as something to be trained, conditioned, and strengthened—just like the body.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, production took place at Tompkins Square Park, on the east side of Manhattan, which more resembles Battery Park in the ’90s.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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The two sides have reported differing casualty figures.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With an independent test data set for release, the coming weeks may determine whether Donut Lab’s claims mark a genuine breakthrough or another chapter in the long and difficult quest to commercialize solid-state batteries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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But with a gritty performance and one decisive shot, the Bruins rewrote their story, capping an interesting chapter in their illustrious history.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From trade to health care, from energy to immigration, everything was stolen and rigged in order to drain the wealth out of the productive, hardworking people who make our country great, who make our country run.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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From trade to healthcare, from energy to immigration, everything was stolen and rigged in order to drain the wealth out of the productive hardworking people who make our country great, who make our country run.—
February 25,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump held the real newspaper in his other hand, while Mamdani stood next to him.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wearing a pom pom hat and mittens and shovel in hand, a smiling Michelle Wu is trying to convince residents that the massive snow mounds plaguing city streets are not a bad thing, but a joyful experience.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 24-inch Timeless Hardside Spinner by Jessica Simpson is hiding in the clearance section for just $38.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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My baby hairs are 4 inches long now!—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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