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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
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Future phases will introduce support for agentic workflow interaction and allow buy-side tools and agents to leverage the unified attribution signals from the CAPI to further automate and optimize video investment.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
Construction will go in phases, said Katrina Gerber, Eden Village’s treasurer and the project manager for this second development.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The process combines what used to be separate phases — filming with actors and visual effects — to occur almost simultaneously.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Two organizations that support artists and arts workers have received payouts, including the nation’s first nonprofit regional art conservation center, ICA-Art Conservation, as well as Sculpture Center, which supports artists at all phases of creation.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Crews are working in phases to restore access, beginning with utility vehicles and eventually reopening the road to regular traffic.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Loading phases may be helpful for those looking to reap creatine’s benefits on a tighter timeline, like athletes preparing for a race or competition.
—Christina Manian, Health, 12 May 2026
In August 2024, the state gave the company a $73 million contract for the design and construction phases of the project.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Noun
The initial rollout applies only to some shipments still being finalized or recently processed, with more options planned in future phases.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Future phases will introduce support for agentic workflow interaction and allow buy-side tools and agents to leverage the unified attribution signals from the CAPI to further automate and optimize video investment.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
Construction will go in phases, said Katrina Gerber, Eden Village’s treasurer and the project manager for this second development.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The process combines what used to be separate phases — filming with actors and visual effects — to occur almost simultaneously.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Two organizations that support artists and arts workers have received payouts, including the nation’s first nonprofit regional art conservation center, ICA-Art Conservation, as well as Sculpture Center, which supports artists at all phases of creation.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Crews are working in phases to restore access, beginning with utility vehicles and eventually reopening the road to regular traffic.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Loading phases may be helpful for those looking to reap creatine’s benefits on a tighter timeline, like athletes preparing for a race or competition.
—Christina Manian, Health, 12 May 2026
In August 2024, the state gave the company a $73 million contract for the design and construction phases of the project.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Spain's double totality One of the most fascinating aspects of this eclipse cycle is Spain's unique position.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Pazanti was generally pleased with several aspects of his team’s performance.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Every new face who shows up to the Broncos’ rookie minicamp has their own approach to pre-draft conditioning, leaving them in various stages of physical readiness for a three-day intensive weekend of football.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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In Boston, declining enrollment in public schools has prompted difficult conversations about school consolidation because fewer children are entering the pipeline at the earliest stages.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 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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If this were an American show, the gears would already be grinding, camera angles snapping into place, and the story would be halfway to becoming gospel before anyone had time to blink.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
7 May 2026
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Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.—
Brayden Garcia
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Noun
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To the curry-sphere and beyond Iyer cheated a touch with the book’s title because some chapters exist outside of the sauce world.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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The organization has recently added chapters of the Spanish-language division Debate en Español, as well as a public forum debate league for middle schoolers, which rotates monthly topics related to current events.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Amadeus is a portrait of a man realizing his own inferiority and losing his religion as a result, and Bettany’s incredible rendition of Salieri shapes the series’ rumination on who yearns to command a stage and why.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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More than any other figure, his influence shapes the military tempo and the scope of escalation.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Burke can be seen walking quickly behind Falzone, then shoving him down the steps, according to police.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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