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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
Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
This is the first handover of any hostage from the Gaza Strip since March when the first phase of the latest ceasefire came to an end, followed by Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire on March 18 with heavy airstrikes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 May 2025
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The Raiders began phase one of their voluntary offseason program, which consists of meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehab, on April 8.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the first phase of the union’s construction plan, the department would:
Rebuild stations 8,4,9 and 14;
Construct a new training facility;
Renovate stations 10, 2, 18 and 19.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
This is the first handover of any hostage from the Gaza Strip since March when the first phase of the latest ceasefire came to an end, followed by Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire on March 18 with heavy airstrikes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 May 2025
Verb
Instead, the agency is asking food manufacturers to phase them out by the end of next year, according to the release.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The Raiders began phase one of their voluntary offseason program, which consists of meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehab, on April 8.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Just as a sommelier must understand both the technical aspects of wine and the human aspects of service, tech leaders must bridge the gap between complex solutions and real human problems.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In Persian rap, the raw and direct aspects of everyday life, streets, poverty, addiction, crime, and inequality are openly addressed.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Plus, the band who set this whole disaster in motion is on stage performing their ubiquitous one hit wonder.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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The ‘Turkey Brothers’ steal the encore with a boisterous jam As fans begged for an encore to an empty stage, an unlikely guest took center stage.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Verb
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After the traditional production processes, this tequila is conditioned for 21–28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, imparting unique characteristics to the spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But for guys who have been in the game a long time you are conditioned for a game like this.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Crafted with 70 percent linen and 30 percent cotton spun from French flax, the curtains’ outward facing panel appears light and airy, while the opposite side has a blackout liner.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Dump the mixture into your baking dish and press around the pan until there's a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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After months of escalating tariffs between the world’s two largest economies, the trade war between the U.S. and China is entering a new chapter – a steep reduction of their respective tariffs for 90 days as the two countries continue trade talk this week.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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This chapter begins on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Leisure activities—pickleball, baking—tend to encourage rigging oneself up with just the right gear, and plenty of different product-review sites will recommend the best-fitting sports bra or superior pie dish.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Smartmatic sued the network four years ago, claiming that its hosts and guests amplified claims that the company was involved in rigging the 2020 presidential election.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
Noun
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As a signee to Combs’ Bad Boy Records, Cassie’s music career was in his hands.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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The crew from Sanford, which saw experienced quarterback Michael Clayton transfer to Miami Edison earlier this year, put its trust in the hands of rising junior Jeysen Williams and things turned out just fine.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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The next year, shoe designer Roger Vivier saw Balenciaga’s bet and raised him a few inches, designing a thigh-thigh silhouette for Yves Saint Laurent’s 1963 collection in alligator leather.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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According to the release, one of the individuals, Gabriel Jesus Santiago, 14, is a male with brown hair and brown eyes who stands 5 foot, 8 inches and weighs about 135 pounds.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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