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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
Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In just 60 days, on November 10, 2025, these requirements will begin to phase into new defense contracts.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The prior round of grand jury activity began in May under Siebert’s oversight, and any next phase would likely involve new grand jury proceedings, though officials have not formally confirmed such plans.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Similar to phase one, successful applicants will be chosen by a randomized selection process and will be assigned a slot – likely from mid-November to early December – to purchase tickets.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In just 60 days, on November 10, 2025, these requirements will begin to phase into new defense contracts.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Public Works staff poured the last section of sidewalk this month as part of phase II additions and imprpovements at the park.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The prior round of grand jury activity began in May under Siebert’s oversight, and any next phase would likely involve new grand jury proceedings, though officials have not formally confirmed such plans.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Recipients also receive mentorship from Wavelength’s team in an effort to guide them through all aspects of development, production, post-production, festival strategy and more.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Focusing on one aspect of one character’s story might have just slowed things down.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fireworks spouted directly beyond the stage where the president and others spoke, which had online critics questioning the need for them.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Helleson was paired with his buddy since the nascent stages of elementary school, LaCombe, presumably with Helleson being the stay-at-home partner for the Ducks’ leading scorer from the blue line last year.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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For instance, United Airlines signed a three-year, $363,000 deal with BSP in March, conditioned on the university’s athletic department continuing its charter agreement with the airline company.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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We have been conditioned to believe that the job title and the full-time person are one and the same.—
Pranav Dalal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with a huge number of injuries, especially on the offensive side of the ball.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jodie Chavious, a board member of the Slow Food Sacramento chapter and owner of the Chavious Pop-Up pizza truck, said representing small farmers was vital to promoting the core tenets of Slow Food — being good, clean and fair.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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That's never been more obvious than when the Opry has gone on during some of Nashville's most difficult chapters, including when the Opry House flooded in 2010 and when the pandemic put the kibosh on live audiences.—
Liz Schubauer,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ben O’Hanlon, the key stunt rigger, rigged up a slack line that went around a corner.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bundrick allegedly used Fernandez's credit card multiple times and rigged the building's front door to open for her, according to prosecutors.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Robbie was in the photo as well, albeit with his hand blocking the majority of his face.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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How strong a hand does a jump rebid show in competition?—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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The 5-foot-1-inch singer with a very big voice is due to give birth to her first child, a girl, in two weeks.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The 1-inch block heel provides a slight height boost while remaining as easy to walk in as flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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