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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
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The luteal phase, days 15 to 28, is dominated by progesterone, which researchers have long flagged as catabolic and potentially disruptive to muscle contractions during hard efforts.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Pete Sweeney
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The system has trended both colder and wetter as two storms are now more likely to phase together.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Because these specific phases normally represent one-quarter of total cell manufacturing expenditures, their reduction alters the overall processing economics.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The luteal phase, days 15 to 28, is dominated by progesterone, which researchers have long flagged as catabolic and potentially disruptive to muscle contractions during hard efforts.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Verb
With the Kansas City Chiefs through their annual rookie minicamp, the team now turns its attention to phase two of the offseason — and eventually phase three.
—Pete Sweeney
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The system has trended both colder and wetter as two storms are now more likely to phase together.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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However, don’t think the Vikings are just a pushover without a strong aspect to their team.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Jane Austen anticipated the Wellness Guy, in other words—the podcasters and influencers and authors and doctors who create media, marketed to and largely consumed by men, with advice and inspiration for improving every aspect of daily living for longer, healthier lives.—
Chris Cohen,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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The 2026 men’s World Cup group stage consists of 12 groups of four competing in round-robin competition, an increase of 16 teams from the last men’s World Cup.—
Boston Herald,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In larger rooms, fans can also help circulate conditioned air more evenly, preventing hot spots that often develop far from vents.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Episodic streaming content, web series, and short-form media have conditioned users to return regularly for new installments.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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On the drama side of guest actor, the category was nearly steady at 84, down three from 87, while guest drama actress saw the cycle’s sharpest guest decline, falling to 51 from 77.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Though Ohtani underwent surgery on the same knee in 2019, that was to address bipartite patella, on the other side of the knee.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Either way, the future is bright as one heck of a chapter came to a close Saturday night.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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But tornadoes have also cast a dark chapter on Central Florida’s history.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Taken together, these indicators suggest that many Americans believe our economic system is not just failing to work for them, but is fundamentally rigged against them—a conclusion made harder to dismiss by the massive, multi-decade rise in inequality.—
Lucy Lang,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Trump has repeatedly alleged that Democrats have rigged the June 2 primary in their favor.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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She was then led away with her hands appearing restrained behind her back.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Anticipating the conditions, firefighters worked aggressively Tuesday to increase containment, and keep additional resources on hand during the warning days.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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This is about ten inches in length.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Authorities described him as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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