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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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as in to condition
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Recent Examples of phase
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Since then, the Army has been working closely with Bell to complete the design phase.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Look what’s happening in response just to phase one.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This phase of the trial has also focused heavily on Google's artificial intelligence products, like its Gemini chatbot.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Since then, the Army has been working closely with Bell to complete the design phase.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
But some observers say such criticism is unlikely to phase Trump.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Look what’s happening in response just to phase one.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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That’s an especially important mission, considering that this crucial carb plays significant roles in digestion, gut health, and other aspects of your well-being.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
29 Apr. 2025
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But among the most disappointing aspects of this series was the underwhelming play of Andrew Wiggins.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Morrissey is planning to get back on stage at Centennial Hall in Tucson, AZ on Monday night (May 5) after postponing a pair of shows on his spring U.S. tour over the weekend due to health issues.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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On Friday night, Gaga treated fans by rehearsing on the stage, giving them a teaser of what was to come.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 May 2025
Verb
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The occasion of Bochner’s death is no time to consider bracketing out the personal dimension that conditions any reflection on matters critical and historical.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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After washing and conditioning your hair, reach for a blow-drying brush, which will add bouncy volume to your layered look.—
Liv Holland,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
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That’s on the softer side for Marvel adventures, which regularly generate at least $100 million to start.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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Some collect bootleg recordings, rare mementos, or obscure B sides.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
Noun
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Even for an amateur baker like myself, some of the most intriguing recipes fall in the dessert chapter—because who wouldn’t want chewy tahini blondies or a coffee and cream icebox cake to end the meal?—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Many states have privacy laws that give you the right to request that data brokers remove your personal information, but the system seems to be rigged to make exercising those rights unreasonably difficult.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Editors’ Picks How Healthy Is Tofu? Local elections in 1987 were widely perceived as rigged, disadvantaging a coalition of Muslim parties.—
Zia ur-Rehman,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Brands have thrived in the hands of influencers who have shared their #GRWM routines featuring must-have products that go viral on every platform from YouTube to TikTok.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Small measurements, big impacts While land sinking less than an inch per year might not seem like much on paper, small shifts in land can have big effects.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, are generally maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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