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proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
a phased construction of the tunnel through the heart of the city
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Recent Examples of phased
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Functioning as a modular toolkit, each module can be applied independently or concurrently—allowing phased adoption aligned with operational goals and capital availability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
There will be a phased approach before fully autonomous rides are allowed in the city.
—Julie Hanson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
That will likely be a large chunk of the work involved in the brand's multi-phased restructuring that Charge is embarking on this year.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Trump’s grandiose peace plan still ended up phased and conditional – granting the Israeli leader political leeway with his hardline coalition.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The plan calls for $19 million in phased infrastructure projects within five years.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The framework envisions a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the return of all hostages, and a major prisoner exchange.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The phased reopening, which began October 1, coincided with the first day of a federal government shutdown that furloughed thousands of National Park Service (NPS) employees and left many park operations with minimal or no staff.
—AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The site for the multi-phased project was formerly Flint Elementary School, which was built in the early 1950s and remained in use until merging with Blue Jacket Elementary in 1996.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Functioning as a modular toolkit, each module can be applied independently or concurrently—allowing phased adoption aligned with operational goals and capital availability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
There will be a phased approach before fully autonomous rides are allowed in the city.
—Julie Hanson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
That will likely be a large chunk of the work involved in the brand's multi-phased restructuring that Charge is embarking on this year.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Trump’s grandiose peace plan still ended up phased and conditional – granting the Israeli leader political leeway with his hardline coalition.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The plan calls for $19 million in phased infrastructure projects within five years.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The framework envisions a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the return of all hostages, and a major prisoner exchange.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The phased reopening, which began October 1, coincided with the first day of a federal government shutdown that furloughed thousands of National Park Service (NPS) employees and left many park operations with minimal or no staff.
—AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased
Adjective
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This time around, her wavy lob is cut at a soft, gradual angle, so that the front dips only slightly longer than the back.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Through food rewards and gradual trust-building, the birds learn to travel in a crate and to sit on a perch and a glove during a program.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Moore said the department has since adjusted both its tactics and decision-making protocols for wildland fires, particularly in high fire severity zones.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In that respect, the league seems to have adjusted to the Heat’s game, with the Heat not necessarily adjusting to those adjustments.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s a kind of social contract under which utilities operate essentially as monopolies to provide a public service and in exchange are regulated.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The devices measure pollutants regulated by the EPA, including nitrogen oxides, ozone and particulate matter from sources like gas turbines, factories and heavy traffic.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Beach Read In April 2023, Deadline reported that Beach Read would be adapted into a film for 20th Century Studios, and that Kuang would both write the screenplay and direct.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility One room, located on the ground floor, has been adapted for wheelchair users.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reconcept uses music paired with specific frequencies tailored to different physical and mental needs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Considering Driving Habits and Daily Risks Insurance plans are meant to be tailored to each driver’s lifestyle.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This type of problem is often found in basements where homeowners attempt a design detail or DIY project that isn't suited for the limited space.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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All Crew-11 astronauts suited for undocking All four astronauts are now wearing their SpaceX pressure suits as hatch closure activities continue.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their scheme grew to involve more than 39 players on more than 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams, who then rigged and attempted to rig more than 29 games, prosecutors said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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The fixers’ scheme grew to involve more than 39 players on more than 17 different NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams, who then rigged and attempted to rig more than 29 games, prosecutors said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Olivo, 42, says the choice to take Maggie in was shaped by both love and lived experience.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement The unrest has also been shaped by long-standing anger over social restrictions enforced by the state, including strict rules governing dress and personal behavior.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Phased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phased. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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