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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
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In just 60 days, on November 10, 2025, these requirements will begin to phase into new defense contracts.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Cantieri di Pisa entered a new phase last year, with a new investor, management team and ambitious plans to reinvent itself with its Polaris, Saturno and Akhir lines and a custom division.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The end-of-session scuffle did not seem to phase senators, who voted Thursday afternoon to send the bill to the governor’s desk in its new form.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In just 60 days, on November 10, 2025, these requirements will begin to phase into new defense contracts.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The projects are still in the design phase, with cost estimates being updated.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Cantieri di Pisa entered a new phase last year, with a new investor, management team and ambitious plans to reinvent itself with its Polaris, Saturno and Akhir lines and a custom division.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Recipients also receive mentorship from Wavelength’s team in an effort to guide them through all aspects of development, production, post-production, festival strategy and more.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Focusing on one aspect of one character’s story might have just slowed things down.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This stage would also see humanitarian aid flow immediately to the desperate population in Gaza.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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The first steps have been hard, but with a solid system and team buy-in, early-stage AI implementation is already a huge productivity booster.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The deadlock in Congress stems from conflicting spending plans, with Republicans pushing for a clean bill, while Democrats have conditioned their support on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This is Long Island after all, the home office to Jets and Mets fans — people conditioned to getting sold a bill of goods.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with a huge number of injuries, especially on the offensive side of the ball.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jodie Chavious, a board member of the Slow Food Sacramento chapter and owner of the Chavious Pop-Up pizza truck, said representing small farmers was vital to promoting the core tenets of Slow Food — being good, clean and fair.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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That's never been more obvious than when the Opry has gone on during some of Nashville's most difficult chapters, including when the Opry House flooded in 2010 and when the pandemic put the kibosh on live audiences.—
Liz Schubauer,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ben O’Hanlon, the key stunt rigger, rigged up a slack line that went around a corner.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bundrick allegedly used Fernandez's credit card multiple times and rigged the building's front door to open for her, according to prosecutors.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Robbie was in the photo as well, albeit with his hand blocking the majority of his face.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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How strong a hand does a jump rebid show in competition?—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 5-foot-1-inch singer with a very big voice is due to give birth to her first child, a girl, in two weeks.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The 1-inch block heel provides a slight height boost while remaining as easy to walk in as flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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