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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
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Privacy Takes Time If plant removal is part of your plan, prepare yourself for the unavoidable in-between phase where your yard feels more open than ever.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Bill Kelly, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Construction is phased, with phase one starting this spring, and phase two starting sometime in 2027.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The first phase focused on transforming the church into 18 housing units.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Privacy Takes Time If plant removal is part of your plan, prepare yourself for the unavoidable in-between phase where your yard feels more open than ever.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Very cold air to the north will not fully phase with the storm and temperatures remain too warm for much accumulation but a coating to a few inches of slushy snow is possible.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Construction is phased, with phase one starting this spring, and phase two starting sometime in 2027.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest things within our program is the communal aspects — just seeing the same people come back, that trust that develops with the audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Others have been outspoken about the return of the Russian flag to the global stage and are defending their nation’s boycott of Friday’s opening ceremony.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The three-stage, solid-propellant missile can reach ranges of more than 7,000 kilometers depending on payload configuration.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Make everyone instantly comfortable by pre-conditioning the car’s cabin in the cold or hot months.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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The quote reflects Woodson’s argument that systemic racism can condition people to accept inequality without being forced.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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The sides and top of the bag are brown leather, which adds just enough contrast to pop against your outfit, and perfectly complements the bag’s gold chain and zipper.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Next, the group plans to demand the county stop spraying along the Santa Ana River, which reaches the ocean on the south side of Huntington Beach.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With a different school as the backdrop for each chapter, the series probes the ambitions, secrets, and corruptions that fester within institutions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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In chapters set in contemporary times, Cory’s sister Crystal, a detective with the Chicago Police department, gets on the case of the dead boy and learns his older brother committed suicide.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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In November, the Department of Justice accused MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase of rigging pitches to ensure that gamblers won bets.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Two pitchers on the Cleveland Guardians are accused of working with bettors and rigging pitches during games.—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the early 20th century female film directors were few and far between, and could often be counted on one hand — from Alice Guy-Blanché and Lois Weber to Dorothy Arzner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interior is surprisingly accommodating, with enough room to fit a phone, glasses, keys, lip gloss, and hand sanitizer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Another was a 5-foot-4-inch race car driver.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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