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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
David Keller, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Other new additions in this phase include a new pet-friendly beer garden with a hand-hewn sycamore bar and six new pickleball courts.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
The bill also would place a new income test on eligibility for the tax deduction, phasing it out for individuals earning more than $200,000, or married couples earning more than $400,000.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Noun
The Chaikin Money Flow indicator has remained mostly above the zero level in May, confirming that the stock is in an accumulation phase.
—David Keller, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Other new additions in this phase include a new pet-friendly beer garden with a hand-hewn sycamore bar and six new pickleball courts.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Verb
One part of that agenda includes additives, and the Trump administration announced a plan to phase eight synthetic food dyes out of the nation's food supply by the end of 2026.
—Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
The bill also would place a new income test on eligibility for the tax deduction, phasing it out for individuals earning more than $200,000, or married couples earning more than $400,000.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 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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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
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Many of them conditioned their support for the package on lifting or raising the cap on these deductions.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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But players have become conditioned to breaking toward third on singles or rounding third and attempting to score on extra-base hits.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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From here, slowly move the ball in an arch toward your right side. 4.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
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 six seasons and eight years, The Handmaid's Tale has finally written its last chapter.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Now the next chapter in South Africa’s history is being written by a new generation with remarkably high hopes.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The Mavericks' win sparked all sorts of theories about the NBA being rigged.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Two crew members of a Mexican Navy sailing ship died on Saturday night when the ship drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge, smashing its masts and rigging.—
Joseph Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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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 recipes are extremely easy for little kids to follow (my children particularly loved making pretzels), and the included tiny utensils are adorable and perfect for tiny hands (and for moms who just like using tiny things).—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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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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The topper's cotton shell helps keep things cool, and it is designed to easily fit mattresses up to 18 inches thick.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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