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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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as in to condition
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Recent Examples of phase
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Per a memo from the fall on the bid results for the project, this summer’s renovation, the project’s first phase, will entail equipment replacement in the freshman wing, as well as adding air conditioning in the gymnasium area.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
This felt like a last-ditch attempt to stay in the mix, but Phaedra wasn’t even phased.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 June 2025
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Noun
The event was also attended by Dana King, president of the Solana Beach School District Board of Education, who shared advice for the soon-to-be graduates who are going off to college and the next phase of their lives.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Per a memo from the fall on the bid results for the project, this summer’s renovation, the project’s first phase, will entail equipment replacement in the freshman wing, as well as adding air conditioning in the gymnasium area.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Verb
This is not a zero-sum game if Israel phases its objectives.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
This felt like a last-ditch attempt to stay in the mix, but Phaedra wasn’t even phased.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Son’s responsibilities were to oversee all aspects of the business, including marketing, ticket and sponsorship sales, community relations, finance, legal and human resources.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Dancers are very in tune with their emotions, but the vocal aspect is less practiced.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, the Football Governance Bill passed through the committee stage of the legislative process, without requiring the three further days that had been scheduled for debate.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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That set the stage for Irving’s game-winning stepback 3-pointer over Stephen Curry with 53.0 seconds remaining.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Not because the caregiver was unkind but because emotional safety wasn’t what they had been conditioned to anticipate.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There are also a number of senators who have conditioned their support for the bill on certain proposals in the Senate version.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Spooning, with both partners on their sides, facing the same way, is a position that supports a wider range of abilities and provides ample skin-to-skin contact.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Featuring country-style sausage, fluffy eggs, crispy Bo-Rounds, melty Monterey Jack cheese, and Southern-style sausage gravy, the Bo-Rito is a full-size breakfast wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and served with a side of Texas Pete hot sauce.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Noun
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That began the final chapter of Sosa’s Cubs career.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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In a chapter of Locality, Regeneration & Divers[c]ities, edited by Sarah Bennett and John Butler, Jesús Pedro Lorente traces the evolution of the neighborhood.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Mike Lindell ordered to pay $2.3 million in damages Lindell, 63, has publicly defended his claims that the 2020 election was rigged.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Lindell was sued for defamation by former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer, who accused him of spreading conspiracy theories by falsely claiming the firm had helped rig the 2020 presidential election, which Joe Biden won over Donald Trump.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In matters as simple as buying a luxury automobile, or a new high-end watch, money secretly changes hands and kids are trafficked with no knowledge of the swirling powers profiting from their talents.—
Guy Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Joe Lacob Majority owner of the Golden State Warriors has a new hit on his hands with the Valkyries, the newest WNBA team, which is selling out games and equalling Warriors attendance numbers.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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