Synonyms of phased

phased 1 of 2

adjective

as in gradual

proceeding or changing by steps or degrees

a phased construction of the tunnel through the heart of the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gradual
• piecemeal
• incremental
• step-by-step
• gradational
• stepped
• tapered
• progressive
• imperceptible
• inching
• decrescent
• increscent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sudden
• abrupt
• acute
• discontinuous
• sharp
• dynamic
• volatile
• saltatory
• changeable
• meteoric

phased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of phase

as in adjusted

Related Words

• adjusted
• regulated
• adapted
• tailored
• suited
• rigged
• modeled
• shaped
• geared
• registered
• readjusted
• acclimated
• conditioned
• accommodated
• fine-tuned
• fitted
• matched
• edited
• fashioned
• put
• conformed
• customized
• tuned
• patterned
• harmonized
• established
• attuned
• acclimatized
• corrected
• oriented
• readapted
• fiddled (with)
• squared
• rooted
• orientated
• equipped
• prepared
• doctored
• familiarized
• acquainted
• primed
• rehearsed
• settled
• hardened
• inured
• toughened
• seasoned

Dissimilar Words

• misadjusted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of phased

Adjective

Numerous other agricultural organizations are in favor of the phased reopening, such as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a trade association for ranchers and feeders, including many who rely on Mexican livestock. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

If funded, the university plans to begin phased construction in about 2028. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

The facility is scheduled to begin phased operations in 2028 and is expected to significantly increase the nation’s isotope production capacity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

The start-up plans a phased approach to realizing humanoid robots for the home, Guo told CNBC in an interview earlier this year. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026

The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups. — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

In exchange, Iran received phased relief from international economic sanctions. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 19 June 2026

As a multi-phased review by UK regulators may have thrown their own spanner in Para-WBD works last week, there is some serious money on the table for Ellison and his Oracle founder father if the merger isn’t locked in by September 30. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 June 2026

To solve the problem, the team turned to phased arrays, flat electronic antennas that steer radio beams without moving parts. — New Atlas, 30 May 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