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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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The plan was to phase him in gradually but an injury crisis meant he was handed his debut against Chelsea a day after signing.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Analysts are skeptical over whether the Gaza peace agreement — which calls for a full disarmament of Hamas, among other vexxing issues — will be fully implemented, even as its initial phase looked to be unfolding as hoped.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
However, Hungary and Slovakia are the EU's top purchasers of Russian energy and have opposed efforts by Brussels to phase it out.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The plan was to phase him in gradually but an injury crisis meant he was handed his debut against Chelsea a day after signing.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The second phase of the ceasefire agreement—which will address the future rule of Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and the timeline and extent of a withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territory—is still undecided, and will likely take many more weeks to negotiate.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Analysts are skeptical over whether the Gaza peace agreement — which calls for a full disarmament of Hamas, among other vexxing issues — will be fully implemented, even as its initial phase looked to be unfolding as hoped.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Also to align parents values in all aspects of the curriculum.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some life aspect is falling apart somewhere.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a sneak peek aired on GMA, Swift is seen attempting to relax after a show, filling up a giant marble bathtub while still wearing one of her glittery stage outfits.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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The new research focused on an NOA mouse model specifically designed to mimic human genetic deficiencies causing meiotic arrest — a stage where sperm production stalls.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Army's own experts have acknowledged that its leaders are conditioned to fudge metrics and lie about training to remain in good standing.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Steinman lacked the meticulous attention to detail they had been conditioned to demand by Lange, going so far as to accept an out-of-tune warm-up take.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pack them in, but make sure they are spaced at least 1 inch apart and don't touch the sides of the containers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Weiss spent most of her career on the opinion side of big American newspapers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Center for Renewing America fellows had written two more chapters in the report.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The premiere episode of Boston Blue kicked off the next chapter of the Blue Bloods saga on CBS.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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First responders from Ouray County EMS, Ouray Volunteer Fire Department and Ouray Mountain Rescue Team rigged a rope system to rappel down to the sole occupant of the vehicle.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Chicago Times sent a special truck rigged with a developing room and telephoto lenses for long focal views.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With the final seconds ticking away and the Chiefs’ 30-17 triumph over the Detroit Lions sealed, KC quarterback Patrick Mahomes was looking to shake the hand of Lions safety Brian Branch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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One way to reduce the ambiguity is to use a jump to three no-trump as a shapely raise to game, better than a preemptive hand.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How To Dig Up Dahlia Tubers Cut back the dead foliage to about 4 inches above ground to prevent diseases and pests and make removing the clump from the soil easier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight-Leg Pants The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, and Quince’s size guide offers recommendations based on height.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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