as in gradual
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
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
Rupp said the phased opening will help the staff get up to speed with less of the new restaurant pain.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
And unlike most enterprise pilots that fail at rollout, F2 is delivered with phased onboarding, white-glove support, and enterprise-grade compliance.
—Don Muir, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Among the scenarios being considered ahead of the security meeting was a phased takeover of areas in Gaza not yet under military control, one government source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
—USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
While our framework shows strong early results, practical use will depend on phased adoption as quantum systems become more accessible over the years.
—Yashas Hariprasad, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Rupp said the phased opening will help the staff get up to speed with less of the new restaurant pain.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
And unlike most enterprise pilots that fail at rollout, F2 is delivered with phased onboarding, white-glove support, and enterprise-grade compliance.
—Don Muir, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Among the scenarios being considered ahead of the security meeting was a phased takeover of areas in Gaza not yet under military control, one government source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
—USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
While our framework shows strong early results, practical use will depend on phased adoption as quantum systems become more accessible over the years.
—Yashas Hariprasad, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased
Adjective
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Add Slow-Release Fertilizer Incorporate worm castings or compost into the potting mix for a gradual nutrient release as the strawberries start to grow.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Many of those campuses have tried for years to shed reputations of elitism, with only gradual changes in enrollment.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Google, Meta, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, and Elon Musk’s X have all delayed, adjusted, or flat-out refused to launch AI products because of the bloc’s laws.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, your defense adjusted, digging in its heels, getting to Northwestern’s running backs closer to the line of scrimmage so that the Wildcats gained only 28 yards on the ground in the second half after rushing for 102 in the first.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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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Atlas toward pushing control boundaries and Optimus toward integration with production-line economics and perception stacks adapted from autonomous driving.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the whole culture completely adapted to the horse.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From the first power bank to today's lineup of power solutions tailored to every need, Pisen's commitment to empowering life's moments, big and small, remains unchanged.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This code can then generate a program tailored to any specific object.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the work demonstrates that the coatings are functional, robust, and suited to long-term outdoor deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Its mock neck silhouette and polished buttons look similar to the singer’s outfit topper, while its roomy design is well-suited for layering over thicker tops, like sweatshirts and sweaters.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And by backing Lula, the winner, against Bolsonaro’s claims that the elections were rigged.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jackson and his wife Exerlena had helped care for Black coworker and Natchez NAACP president George Metcalfe, after he was disabled in 1965 by a bomb rigged to his car’s ignition.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Built for consistency, scale Dmitry Dima Puriaev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said his background in robotics shaped the product focus.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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San Francisco is known for its colorful Victorians, and few people have shaped that signature look more than Buckter.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Phased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phased. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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