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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The airline said its gate areas will be converted in phases starting Monday night, a process that could take about two months to complete.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Arthur Grigoryan’s pastrami basturma pita went viral through the many phases of Yerord Mas Bakery & Deli, which started as a pop-up seven years ago.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Downtown reconnection Construction of the Stitch is expected to be split into three phases and estimated to cost $713 million.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The sun runs through roughly 11-year phases of activity, known as the solar cycle.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Final station layouts, access routes and opening sequences are expected to be announced closer to launch, with passenger services rolling out in phases throughout 2026 rather than all at once.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
And Disney continued to show up, not just in the mundane moments, but in more important phases of DeVore's life.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
While the plan outlines phases measured in years, there is no official start date yet.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
Progress at Zhangzhou China approved the Zhangzhou nuclear power project in phases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The airline said its gate areas will be converted in phases starting Monday night, a process that could take about two months to complete.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Arthur Grigoryan’s pastrami basturma pita went viral through the many phases of Yerord Mas Bakery & Deli, which started as a pop-up seven years ago.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Downtown reconnection Construction of the Stitch is expected to be split into three phases and estimated to cost $713 million.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The sun runs through roughly 11-year phases of activity, known as the solar cycle.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Final station layouts, access routes and opening sequences are expected to be announced closer to launch, with passenger services rolling out in phases throughout 2026 rather than all at once.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
And Disney continued to show up, not just in the mundane moments, but in more important phases of DeVore's life.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
While the plan outlines phases measured in years, there is no official start date yet.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
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The episode has punctured Preckwinkle’s reputation for managerial skill — a primary reason this page has endorsed her in previous elections despite some disagreements with other aspects of her record.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The game got away from Georgia Tech (11-11, 2-7) in the latter stages of the first half.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Speaking to Attitude, the media personality and businesswoman said discussions are still in the early stages but confirmed that the idea has been floated more than once.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 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
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After the initial burst of celebrity impressions, TikTokers began to approach the trend from different angles.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show her posing in different angles in a black two-piece SYRN lingerie set paired with an Abra top, Dolce & Gabbana boots and Messika High Jewelry bodychain.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a result, local madd leaders often supported sets of policy recommendations that diverged—or even conflicted—with the agendas of other chapters.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of the most decisive chapters in that history was its relationship with French empress Eugénie de Montijo, who, according to the firm, visited the jeweler's shop every week.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Basel Convention, a global treaty governing hazardous waste movement across borders, shapes how e-waste is recycled worldwide.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The absence of representation among hospitality and tourism academia also shapes the kinds of research questions that get asked.—
Phil Jolly,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Now, just two months after the Apopka community mourned the deaths of three teenagers on that dark stretch of Welch, Orange County is taking steps to make the road safer.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal takes meaningful steps to address these challenges by expanding the types of affordable housing projects that qualify for Type II actions and a more streamlined environmental review process.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here’s a helpful primer about what hormones do, how your body regulates them, and tips for supporting your hormone health in ways that actually work.—
Rachel Reiff Ellis,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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The old guard is crumbling, as the NCAA no longer regulates the economic exchange of value between schools and their players—not to mention the outside intervention of third-party interests.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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