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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
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
The Internet is today and over its future phases becoming the intelligent, resilient, and universal fabric upon which the world’s digital future rests.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
The increasing number of offenses that want to play in 12 personnel need to have tight ends who might excel in one area but can be above-average in both phases of the offense.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Their stuff will begin to come out in phases from spring 2026 through Christmas 2026.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The Internet is today and over its future phases becoming the intelligent, resilient, and universal fabric upon which the world’s digital future rests.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
The increasing number of offenses that want to play in 12 personnel need to have tight ends who might excel in one area but can be above-average in both phases of the offense.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Their stuff will begin to come out in phases from spring 2026 through Christmas 2026.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Smith will oversee all aspects of the group’s HR function, from talent acquisition and employee engagement to leadership development and inclusion and belonging.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, Vega will lead all aspects of marketing and creative storytelling for the organization.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fan Fest will include two stages, 4,500 square feet of video boards and regional food options.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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By integrating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a CNAPP solution could be able to accelerate data analysis and enhance real-time visibility across development and runtime stages.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the true star of Robert Wiene’s silent classic is the German Expressionist set design, whose jarring angles and dramatic shadows enhance its tale of murder and madness.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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His process involves mapping the sun’s path, calculating angles, sketching outlines, and planning how the light will travel across the surface.—
D.W. Pine,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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The question of who shapes the stories that define us is becoming a question of who controls the tools.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, Lecaillier cuts, tapes and shapes her materials until a wonderfully bonkers ostrich begins to take form — complete with flapping wings and a bobbing neck made from little more than determination and a sense of humor.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ahmad cautiously approached the home, climbed up the porch steps, and jiggled the front window.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Greece has taken steps to address the issue, such as introducing a new tax on cruise ship visitors to Santorini and Mykonos earlier this year.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others add a top layer of soft memory foam that regulates the mattress’s temperature and adjusts to the natural highs and lows of the user’s body.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Coco de Mer is so revered that the government regulates it like a cultural treasure.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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