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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
Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
Avant-garde pieces were phased into her wardrobe during this stage of her life, too.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 June 2025
Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The companies had to meet certain criteria to be considered for the evaluation, including generating a revenue of at least US $100 million in 2023 or 2024 depending on when the most recent data was published during the research phase.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The Sovereign Grant report summary, covering April 2024 to March 2025, also included several key updates — among them, the note that both King Charles and Princess Kate began phased returns to public duties during this period following their cancer diagnoses.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
Avant-garde pieces were phased into her wardrobe during this stage of her life, too.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 June 2025
Verb
Menopause is a natural phase of aging in which a woman has gone at least 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period due to a decline in her reproductive hormones.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The companies had to meet certain criteria to be considered for the evaluation, including generating a revenue of at least US $100 million in 2023 or 2024 depending on when the most recent data was published during the research phase.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Designed so people using wheelchairs could easily access sidewalks, this aspect of urban infrastructure also improved mobility for delivery workers, people with luggage and parents with strollers.—
Subha Barry,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But perhaps the most analog aspect of ATC is that human beings are needed to guide pilots at every stage of flight.—
Adrienne Bernhard,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Crushed and humiliated, Rumi flees the stage and confronts her adoptive mother, Celine (Yunjin Kim), begging for an end to it all.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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These stories aren’t just headlines—they’re real, painful reminders of why financial literacy and constant oversight matter at every stage of the wealth lifecycle —from accumulation to preservation to transfer.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Even with flaws, emergency managers and the public are conditioned to understand or react to high numbers on scales.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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But with Dart in the NFL as a first-round draft pick by the New York Giants, Austin enters the 2025 season as the presumptive starter for Ole Miss — a hefty responsibility for the 19-year-old sophomore, though one he’s been uniquely conditioned for.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The only exceptions to that were the two weeks on either side of Easter, when traffic rose less than 1% year over year, the firm's data showed, a sign of the company's strategy of driving sales with holiday and seasonal merchandise.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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On the other side of Rooker, Blair wore pink headphones and titled her head to the side for the photo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Their chief focus is publishing a catalogue that will document their work, with each exhibition occupying space as a chapter.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Former President Joe Biden's time in office was a rare chapter in modern American politics, serving one term sandwiched between two led by President Donald Trump.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Verb
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And because everything is game-ready, these avatars are fully rigged, animated, and built to jump right into experiences.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The indictment, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges that Leiweke, from early 2018 through June of last year, conspired with a competitor to rig the bidding for the development, management and use of the arena, which opened its doors in April 2022.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Mavericks have a potential superstar on their hands.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Examining then cutting each blade singularly by hand and stuffing it in a sack.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Scheffler made eight birdies on another wild afternoon of weather at Royal Portrush, and his 15-foot attempt on the 18th stopped inches short of another.—
Doug Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, bald, wearing a blue jersey, and possibly armed with a silver revolver, according to the LAPD.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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