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as in aspects
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 phases
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.
—Jason M. Volack, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
And one of my kids is a pretty intense game,r or at least has had phases of being an intense gamer.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s really in all three phases.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Our scenario describes all the evolutionary phases of the supernova with great precision.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Naturally details like who will foot the bill for such deployments once projects emerge from trial phases, and how much drivers and operators will pay for their wireless charging, are still to be worked out.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
The new homes will be spread across five buildings that will be developed in phases.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Now the Longs, through Palmer Square and Marquee Development, the real estate arm of the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, are tossing another $1 billion into the mix in three phases.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.
—Jason M. Volack, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
And one of my kids is a pretty intense game,r or at least has had phases of being an intense gamer.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s really in all three phases.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Our scenario describes all the evolutionary phases of the supernova with great precision.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Naturally details like who will foot the bill for such deployments once projects emerge from trial phases, and how much drivers and operators will pay for their wireless charging, are still to be worked out.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
The new homes will be spread across five buildings that will be developed in phases.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Now the Longs, through Palmer Square and Marquee Development, the real estate arm of the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, are tossing another $1 billion into the mix in three phases.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Osaki grew up in a multigenerational home with traditional Japanese American grandparents whose emphasis on achievement seeped into all aspects of life.—
Lynda Lin Grigsby,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout much of Tame Impala‘s career, the Australian psych-rock group has been a critical darling as its following and stages have both increased in size.—
Josh Glicksman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Day after day, Ward and Cormican went out onto those parts of the lake, crisscrossing them to capture images from multiple angles.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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What ensues is a twisty mystery that is, per The Hollywood Reporter‘s review, poked and prodded at from all angles.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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These chapters are about the rhythms of life for this person, a college teacher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In King's 1986 IT novel, a much younger Dick is referenced in one of the book's five interlude chapters as an army mess cook who was stationed in Derry at the same time as Mike Hanlon's father Will.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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What’s next Our findings raise new questions about how beauty shapes influence online.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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What Happens Next How Mamdani shapes the outcome of future elections remains to be seen.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stepping rearward from that compartment on the right travel side of the trailer, the main entry door welcomes campers into the open living area while the rear entry door a couple steps farther back provides direct access to the bathroom.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The act formed the FCC, the government agency that regulates broadcast TV networks, like Disney’s ABC.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Still, launching a web browser feels out of sync with the way OpenAI fashions itself as a revolutionary AI lab, not a traditional tech company.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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That fashions itself as a relevant program nationally.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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