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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
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The program, with around 70 new players and an almost entirely new coaching staff, is still in a transition phase.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
This was made possible thanks to a new method of 'marking' the glass to store information – going from birefringent voxels that require a two-step process to create microscopic needle-like structures in the glass, to phase voxels that allow for faster reading and writing with simpler hardware.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In recent months, Rumen noted, about 200,000 people dropped from the emergency phase to the acute one, a significant milestone.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The program, with around 70 new players and an almost entirely new coaching staff, is still in a transition phase.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
The dissonance doesn’t phase him.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
This was made possible thanks to a new method of 'marking' the glass to store information – going from birefringent voxels that require a two-step process to create microscopic needle-like structures in the glass, to phase voxels that allow for faster reading and writing with simpler hardware.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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The bill, which has passed the state Assembly, will permit the government to discriminate in all aspects of K-12 education and some aspects of colleges and universities, except for admissions and enrollment.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The keg aspect kicks in with a craft beer festival for all attendees, which is why this event is only available for guests ages 21 and up.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shapiro, who was a finalist in Harris' search for a running mate in 2024, highlighted both his electability and his commitment to African American priorities while on stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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My interest in this goes back 10 or 15 years to when China was really starting to rise on the international stage and starting to contest global norms, global ideas, and going after the hearts and minds in places around the world.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investors now seem conditioned from last year to ignore any warnings about the president's policies slowing the economy.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The deal was beneficial for both sides.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two sides talked on March 17 and March 24 but have not been able to reach a breakthrough.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The final chapter of Euphoria will see the characters five years after high school.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps another chapter is in store Sunday.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its octopus-like horizontal limbs seemingly defy gravity, although some are held up with suspension cables, and the tree is rigged with a lightning rod.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The game is rigged to a certain extent.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Expect fiery cocktails and spicy bites — plus a few surprise DJ sets for a daytime experience that's as much about the vibe as the drink in your hand.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The creature, a blob about the size of a human hand, was found in the Mazon Creek area of Illinois, about 50 miles southwest of Chicago, that is rich in fossils from a period before dinosaurs walked the Earth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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That search led me to Amazon’s selection of chic pull-on pants suited to fit my 5-foot-3-inch frame.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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