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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
John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
The deal under discussion includes a memorandum of understanding as a first phase, Iran’s foreign ministry said Saturday, before broader talks within 30 to 60 days.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, phase two construction could begin in early 2027, pending City Council’s approval of a construction contract.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Surveillance equipment will follow in the next phase, while the original proposal also called for five-metre walls in some areas.
—John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
The deal under discussion includes a memorandum of understanding as a first phase, Iran’s foreign ministry said Saturday, before broader talks within 30 to 60 days.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Verb
Nothing ever seems to phase the freshman, not a slow start or Auriemma’s frustration or the win-or-go-home pressure cooker of the NCAA Tournament.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, phase two construction could begin in early 2027, pending City Council’s approval of a construction contract.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have long kept details surrounding the creative aspect of their relationship private, until now.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Reaching enough qualified candidates is one of the hardest — and most expensive — aspects of the recruiting process, but ZipRecruiter distributes postings to more than 100 job boards with a single click.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The three of us walked onto the stage and sat down in black leather armchairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Here's a look at which performers have pulled out and those that are still set to take the stage.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But institutional programming only runs as long as there’s a budget line for it, and when that line disappears so does the infrastructure that women were conditioned to rely on.—
Alli Kushner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Achane had his shoulder cleaned up, and has been limited to conditioning work in the OTA sessions he’s participated in.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility An accessible room is found in the Hartford Wing on the garden side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The players are ready for the last chapter.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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When younger generations don’t have interactions or relationships with older adults having vibrant lives, later chapters of life can be stereotyped as a time of pain, difficulty and loss, Emery-Tiburcio said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Polls show that most Americans view the fact that rich people don’t pay their fair share as evidence that the system is rigged.—
Jared Bernstein,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Cuban has spent years building Cost Plus Drugs around the argument that the system is rigged by middlemen, and TrumpRx, whatever its flaws, just put his company’s prices in front of 10 million site visitors and counting.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Not at this pace Listed at 7 feet 4 inches, Wembanyama has 3 inches on all-time leading rebounder Wilt Chamberlain.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Check the soil’s moisture, and water if the top few inches are dry.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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