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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
Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead of separating story, performance, and environment into sequential phases, IEL allows these elements to evolve together in real time.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Current Landing, a new entertainment district by the waterfront, is expected to complete its first phases of construction ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
This holiday is celebrated by billions of people worldwide and marks the start of a new lunisolar calendar, which follows the phases of the moon as well as the changing positions of the sun and moon in the sky.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Renovations have been done in phases, including improvements to the golf course and racquet sports program (which serves up tennis, pickleball and padel) and the $15 million renovation of the Guesthouse hotel, which opened last summer.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Construction and home sales are expected to continue throughout 2026 as additional phases of the development come online.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
Pulling Guard is currently progressing through two development phases.
—David Szondy
february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Eventually your body has to get used to it in certain phases.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
The dates for Ramadan fluctuate each year because the holiday is based on the phases of the moon.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead of separating story, performance, and environment into sequential phases, IEL allows these elements to evolve together in real time.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Current Landing, a new entertainment district by the waterfront, is expected to complete its first phases of construction ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
This holiday is celebrated by billions of people worldwide and marks the start of a new lunisolar calendar, which follows the phases of the moon as well as the changing positions of the sun and moon in the sky.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Renovations have been done in phases, including improvements to the golf course and racquet sports program (which serves up tennis, pickleball and padel) and the $15 million renovation of the Guesthouse hotel, which opened last summer.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Construction and home sales are expected to continue throughout 2026 as additional phases of the development come online.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
Pulling Guard is currently progressing through two development phases.
—David Szondy
february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Eventually your body has to get used to it in certain phases.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Between the rush of the scaling-up period of the early streaming years and the post-Peak TV contraction, though, some other aspects of the business were irretrievably broken.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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For me, that is one of the animating aspects of land.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shoppers who fluctuate between sizes, dread sitting in rigid denim, have arthritis, and are in the early stages of pregnancy also give the jeans a thumbs-up for their flexible fit, breathable fabric, and easy pull-on design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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In later stages of the disease, the only option is a lung transplant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Because the sky looks like a gigantic sphere surrounding us, astronomers use angles to measure apparent size.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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Varying grips, angles and equipment can also help stimulate different portions of the muscle and reduce plateaus.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The storytelling, which will unfold across seven chapters to be revealed throughout the season, sees Turlington as the magnetic matriarch of an Italian household, welcoming her family and friends at a countryside villa.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The union, which is an umbrella organization for multiple local chapters, represents nurses, physical therapists, midwives and other health professionals.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some pass quietly; others carry weight — psychological, historical, social — that shapes how people read the year ahead.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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But narrative change is still crucial — vaccine uptake, climate, destructive technology — popular culture shapes perceptions and outcomes.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The couple submitted a complaint to the oil division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry and is responsible for addressing related pollution.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Beet juice influences nitric oxide production, which regulates blood pressure and oxygen delivery throughout the body.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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