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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
Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025
Well, that doesn’t phase the Brewers.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
This system crashed in 2008, leading to a new phase of economic and political disruption.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
District officials proposed Tuesday that some Baltimore County Public School magnet programs not accept applications in the coming year, with plans to eventually phase some out entirely.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025
Well, that doesn’t phase the Brewers.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Additionally, in July, Oklo completed a pre-application review for the first phase of its license application for the Aurora powerhouse.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
This system crashed in 2008, leading to a new phase of economic and political disruption.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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De Pablo’s own experiences have helped her blend aspects of her life into the fan-favorite family.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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He is now involved in every aspect of his owners' lives and even exercises with them.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hart worked in both television and on Broadway, with her stage credits including the revivals of The Heiress (1976) and Design for Living (1984), as well as the premiere production of Tom Stoppard's 1977 play Dirty Linen & New-Found-Land, for which she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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During the annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, Shanghai is the first to set up a stage for performing bands.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many of us are conditioned to think that our ultimate goal in life is to be with someone, so much so, that the mere thought of being alone frightens us.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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We're conditioned to think our email address is harmless.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even rarer these days is a repeater that does not show its gongs and hammers on the dial side.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Watch Thelma on Hulu Kinds of Kindness Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this 2024 dark dramedy anthology is told across three loosely interwoven chapters, each exploring characters who take extraordinary measures to demonstrate their love to someone else.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the system’s rigged against you, try to undermine it or circumvent it.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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In July, Oak View Group’s CEO Timothy Leiweke was indicted for orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process in an arena deal in Austin, Texas.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To complete the sequence, Gray returned to his love and lightly touched hands before drinking a potion to join him in eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yungblud ended the tribute with high-fives to fans before running offstage (with his mic stand in hand).—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Anticipate quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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