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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
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
More Abdel Kareem/AP Photo What To Know U.S. and Israeli delegations recalled their negotiating teams from Doha following Hamas's response to a proposal that included a 60-day truce, phased hostages release, and humanitarian aid entry.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
This is part of a larger 89-mile first phase connecting Porto-Campanhã to Soure.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Construction will be phased to minimize disruptions to the businesses and the general public.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
More Abdel Kareem/AP Photo What To Know U.S. and Israeli delegations recalled their negotiating teams from Doha following Hamas's response to a proposal that included a 60-day truce, phased hostages release, and humanitarian aid entry.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Verb
The Rapids were unable to match Thursday’s comeback effort against Santos Laguna, dropping their second Leagues Cup phase one match to Club Tijuana, 2-1.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
This is part of a larger 89-mile first phase connecting Porto-Campanhã to Soure.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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On top of luring potential suitors your way with your words, this seductive transit sets the stage for warm, heart-to-heart conversations with those who share similar values.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There will also be sizeable increases in pay for those who progress to the latter stages of the competition, with singles finalists earning $2.5 million (a 26% increase), semifinalists $1.26 million (a 26% increase), and quarterfinalists $660,000 (a 25% increase).—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thursday, Correa came back in the sort of trade Crane has become conditioned to constructing.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The interior is air conditioned, the seats are plush and the outside of the bus is brightly colored.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This will feel like a home away from home for Daniel Farke and his side.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tap into your artistic side at the class making jewelry, décor and more every Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m., starting Aug. 20.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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With a wedding ahead and a new chapter within reach, the young woman is holding onto her vision for a future of freedom and peace.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But cartoon lookalikes aside, the creature may help rewrite one of the earliest chapters in animal evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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California Governor Gavin Newsom declared the move an attempt to rig the 2026 elections, while national Democrats have sounded alarms about democratic collapse.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Aug. 2025
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His Lake County expansion irked at least one competitor, the owners of the former Dreamers Arcade in Clermont, who accused him of rigging the competition by opening a rival gameroom called The Palace in 2021.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An 0-2 pitch that nicked the sleeve of Blaze Alexander and an 0-1 pitch that hit James McCann on the hand were the problems in the second inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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One child, wearing a blue backpack, enthusiastically raised his hand.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Parts of Milwaukee saw more than 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours in what is classified as a 1,000-year flood event.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County has had 65% of normal rainfall for the year thus far — more than 12 inches below normal.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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