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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
John Kell, Fortune, 13 May 2026
CrossBoundary is developing a $250 million solar-and-storage project for Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula, with phased delivery expected toward full capacity by the third quarter this year.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
The phased demolition of the Lincolnwood Town Center is expected to begin in May, with demolition of the building most recently known as Harlem Furniture, located on the southeast side closest to McCormick Boulevard.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Create phased repair plans for critical maintenance over 10 years.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Northwood, based in southern California, makes phased array antennas, mobile ground infrastructure that increases satellites’ connectivity to Earth.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
After several years of phased construction and testing, the project has entered its final pre-launch stage, with officials confirming that passenger services will begin rolling out later this year.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The phased approach emerging from policy discussions on the mainland follows this very logic.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Duncan Lennox, chief product and technology officer at HubSpot, says the milestone was achieved following a three-part phased rollout that began in 2023 and didn’t depend on a mandate.
—John Kell, Fortune, 13 May 2026
CrossBoundary is developing a $250 million solar-and-storage project for Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula, with phased delivery expected toward full capacity by the third quarter this year.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
The phased demolition of the Lincolnwood Town Center is expected to begin in May, with demolition of the building most recently known as Harlem Furniture, located on the southeast side closest to McCormick Boulevard.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Create phased repair plans for critical maintenance over 10 years.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Northwood, based in southern California, makes phased array antennas, mobile ground infrastructure that increases satellites’ connectivity to Earth.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
After several years of phased construction and testing, the project has entered its final pre-launch stage, with officials confirming that passenger services will begin rolling out later this year.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The phased approach emerging from policy discussions on the mainland follows this very logic.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Construction is phased, with phase one starting this spring, and phase two starting sometime in 2027.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased
Adjective
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These reactions form unstable layers and consume the electrolyte, which leads to the gradual degradation of the battery cell materials over time.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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In the sport channel, Smith remained solid while Blenders’ performance improved, thanks to the ongoing development of its wholesale business and a gradual recovery in its direct‐to‐consumer channel.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Verb
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At the Yamada house, TV access was regulated and studying was emphasized, but free play was routine.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Airbnb, which is best known for its short-term home rentals, has begun offering rooms at boutique hotels in markets where short-term rentals are tightly regulated.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Both Russia and Ukraine have also heavily employed first-person view (FPV) drones adapted from commercial racing models.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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His writing on race at Gawker would later come to inform his 2023 Oscar-winning script for American Fiction, adapted from the Percival Everett novel Erasure.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The program is tailored to teach children about saving and investing, and to encourage children and their families to build wealth for adulthood and retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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This year’s offerings include a diverse selection of athletic and enrichment programs tailored to different interests and age groups.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Consolidation loans, balance transfer cards, creditor hardship programs and debt management plans each offer a different path to lower payments — some faster than others, and some better suited to specific credit profiles and debt loads.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The hot plate → Experts reveal why one fan-favorite fish isn't suited for the grill.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Crews rigged a hoisting system using a ladder truck as a high point to raise the victim up to safety, according to fire officials.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s decision on how to engage with those discussions was shaped in part by the prospect of freeing its prisoners.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The address—which hosted a grand opening on March 25—is replete with institutions that have shaped the capital’s traditions of private hospitality.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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“Phased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phased. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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