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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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, President Trump signed the order reviving the test, a set of standardized exercises that schools conducted to measure students' physical fitness for over half a century until 2013, when President Barack Obama phased it out in favor of a more holistic approach.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
After the eventual low in 2009, a bullish crossover from the monthly PPO indicator confirmed a new uptrend phase that essentially lasted until the 2023 peak.
—David Keller, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Kellogg and General Mills have since pledged to phase them out.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, President Trump signed the order reviving the test, a set of standardized exercises that schools conducted to measure students' physical fitness for over half a century until 2013, when President Barack Obama phased it out in favor of a more holistic approach.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
But, in addition to projects that are still underway, the district is also planning for the next phases of its renovations.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
After the eventual low in 2009, a bullish crossover from the monthly PPO indicator confirmed a new uptrend phase that essentially lasted until the 2023 peak.
—David Keller, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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When crafting campaigns for global audiences, the focus is on incorporating cultural specificity into every aspect of the project.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s highlighted in his commitment to film study, the mental aspect of succeeding at the position and the understanding that the onus will be on him to rally his teammates together.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The former members of British pop girl group sensation Little Mix have been setting the stage for their debut solo albums.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Costco and the City of Oconomowoc have now set the brick-and-mortar stage for the wholesale retailer's entry into a 23.7-acre section of Pabst Farms.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Like everyone else raised as a girl, I was conditioned to believe that some beauties of the flesh were more vital than others.—
Akwaeke Emezi
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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According to Korb, this is essentially rewiring the brain for repeat behavior—your brain becomes conditioned to recognize and reward positive actions in others.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Threat Detection Needs Trustworthy Data On the threat detection side, AI is already proving its worth by filtering noise, detecting anomalies and identifying malicious behavior that traditional tools might miss.—
Craig Davies,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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One side of the restaurant will also offer traditional, sit-down dining service.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Titanic Scion has a new demo available on all platforms, containing the first nine chapters of the game.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Farke’s side knew their assignment and provided the supporters with the rocket fuel required to light up the final chapter of the Premier League’s opening weekend.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For weeks California politicians have been working behind closed doors on manipulating election lines – with the help of pricy political consultants with technology and data sets designed to rig the outcome of elections.—
Carl Demaio,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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In justifying the redistricting, Missouri Republicans accused neighboring Illinois of rigging its maps and pointed to a draft proposal circulating in California.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The two took a few moments to pose on the red – well, beige – carpet together, sharing an embrace, clasping hands and admiring each other's outfits (Johnson was in Gucci).—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Mets don’t plan on doing any further testing on Nimmo, or on Torrens, who was hit on the hand with a bat and took a few foul tips off his body.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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