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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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Reopening borders is among the challenging issues on the agenda for the phase now underway, which also includes demilitarizing the strip after nearly two decades of Hamas rule and installing a new government to oversee reconstruction.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
American Airlines still flies a limited number of international and transcontinental routes with a dedicated first-class cabin, over and above their lie-flat business-class seats, but the airline plans to phase those out in the near future.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The next leap in battery safety and resilience Now, CATL is positioning sodium-ion batteries as a serious contender for the next phase of energy storage.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Reopening borders is among the challenging issues on the agenda for the phase now underway, which also includes demilitarizing the strip after nearly two decades of Hamas rule and installing a new government to oversee reconstruction.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The word of caution didn’t phase her—at least, not at first.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
American Airlines still flies a limited number of international and transcontinental routes with a dedicated first-class cabin, over and above their lie-flat business-class seats, but the airline plans to phase those out in the near future.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
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This is a challenge for teams like the Bulls, who can’t gear down to a more controllable speed without losing the best aspects of their offense.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Together with roughly 600 submarine cables spanning the ocean floor, these systems underpin multiple aspects of modern life, supporting everything from navigation and weather forecasting to financial transactions, emergency response and military operations.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beijing has increasingly made clear its efforts to build technological self-sufficiency and hold its own on the global stage.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump held in-person interviews with each of the final four candidates as the final stage of a process that concluded earlier this month.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His private character came under fire at key moments in his nation’s early history, conditioning his attitude toward political enemies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The office said Israel had conditioned a full reopening on the return of all living hostages and a full effort by Hamas to locate and return all deceased hostages.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even if the two sides strike a deal, negotiations down the road on a final agreement on the Homeland Security bill are likely to be difficult.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The off-campus event attended by the student who died was connected to the Theta Omega chapter of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity at Northern Arizona University, according to Flagstaff police and the fraternity administration.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arrivals could signal to weary supporters that, while everyone knows how this story will end, Wolves would at least like to make the final couple of chapters entertaining.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The call is in service of his election lie, of course, an answer to the non-existent scourge of voter fraud that rigged just the 2020 election and somehow not the 2016 or 2024 elections.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Big box retailers dropped his pillows after Lindell repeatedly backed the president's claim that the 2020 election was rigged.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29, 2026.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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While early spring temperatures tend to be crisp, a breezy V-neck sweater is a staple layer to have on hand.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The most impactful snowfall is expected across central and eastern North Carolina into southern Virginia, where 5 to 10 inches of snow are projected.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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For ultimate versatility, the bag features a 22-inch adjustable crossbody strap that can be styled over your shoulder or worn across your chest.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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