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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
Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Analysts view this phase as a transition toward pre-operational capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
The vote also advances the UTA West project to phase two after the board approved initial funding in November for site preparation and parking to support future expansion.
—Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
What was shocking was there was no phase-in period.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Analysts view this phase as a transition toward pre-operational capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
This was made possible thanks to a new method of 'marking' the glass to store information – going from birefringent voxels that require a two-step process to create microscopic needle-like structures in the glass, to phase voxels that allow for faster reading and writing with simpler hardware.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
The vote also advances the UTA West project to phase two after the board approved initial funding in November for site preparation and parking to support future expansion.
—Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Not surprisingly, this feel-good mood infused every aspect of my stay and trickled down into how guests interact with each other.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The government tried to shut down our programs of migration studies and gender studies, and tried to censor aspects of our history department.—
John Shattuck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the corner of Fairway Drive and Texas 26, a stage was set up where a slew of speakers stepped up to invigorate the crowd.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite the cool, windy elements, the Wrigley vibes set the stage for what is expected to be another playoff season for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Assemblyman Avelino Valencia, whose district includes Angel Stadium, has introduced state legislation that could require any sale or new lease of the stadium property be conditioned upon the team reverting to the Anaheim Angels name.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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One of the best tips from this podcast was how to condition all the various call surfaces.—
Scott Einsmann,
Outdoor Life,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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About half of the vessels turn off radio identification systems that show their location before going through, and reappear on the other side in the Gulf of Oman.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say large portions of concrete are impacting both sides of the freeway.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Welles said through his management company that the animal lover would appreciate donations in his memory to local animal shelters, animal rescue organizations or Humane Society chapters.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here, four bibliophile paradises that invite travelers to get lost in the chapters and sit in the joy of a life well read.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The jury acquitted Kelly on separate charges of conspiring to rig his prior Cook County child pornography trial.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Students also learn to work as a team to rig, sail and de-rig the boat.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yes, Kaufman-Renn’s quick hands at the rim extended a special NCAA Tournament run for Purdue.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both of her hands had been severed from her body and one of her legs was cut off, the documents said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Spread a couple of inches of damp bedding material, such as peat moss, shredded paper, or good old-fashioned dirt, in the bottom of the container.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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