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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
ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Erling Haaland has justified his price tag in the early phases of the season, with three goals in the opening three gameweeks.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Not unlike Jordan Downs, the project is being rolled out in phases to replace existing duplexes with higher-density housing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Some phases of matter emerge only when systems are pushed out of equilibrium.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Atlantic Park will roll out in phases, with additional amenities and venues being introduced in the coming months, including new eateries such as Williams’ award-winning handroll restaurant Nami Nori and a boutique hotel adjacent to the surf lagoon.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Young stellar systems, the ones that are still actively in their planet-forming phases, are going to form planets around them that pull as much material onto them as possible.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup will be sold in three phases.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The gangs also continue to have access to small arms and unmanned aircraft systems — drones — capable of reaching low-altitude phases of flight, the FAA said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Getting in five or 10 hits against a boss might be relatively simple, but getting in 50 or so before dying yourself often requires near-perfect levels of focus and execution across multiple challenging attack phases.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Erling Haaland has justified his price tag in the early phases of the season, with three goals in the opening three gameweeks.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Not unlike Jordan Downs, the project is being rolled out in phases to replace existing duplexes with higher-density housing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Some phases of matter emerge only when systems are pushed out of equilibrium.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Atlantic Park will roll out in phases, with additional amenities and venues being introduced in the coming months, including new eateries such as Williams’ award-winning handroll restaurant Nami Nori and a boutique hotel adjacent to the surf lagoon.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Young stellar systems, the ones that are still actively in their planet-forming phases, are going to form planets around them that pull as much material onto them as possible.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup will be sold in three phases.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The gangs also continue to have access to small arms and unmanned aircraft systems — drones — capable of reaching low-altitude phases of flight, the FAA said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Powering Artificial Intelligence One of the most promising aspects of the lakehouse is its ability to power AI in medicine.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flanagan's film leans into some of the hokey aspects of the story that Kubrick rejected in favor of a much colder sort of horror.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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What initially led you into podcasting, and what were those early stages like?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gory video of the shooting was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The powers that be explained to me that in the audiobook, there would be no easy way to identify the bees’ chapters, which were designated with italics in the printed version, unless the narrator’s voice changed from female to male.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In In Farthest Seas, this silence is visual, too, the white of the page surrounding and almost enveloping the brief, revelatory chapters.—
Brian Robert Moore
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our work not only shapes their future but also sets precedents that move the industry forward.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Brooks then cuts the sections into smaller pieces with a cutting tool and shapes the pieces into gnocchi using a gnocchi board.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive steps toward a reconciliation seemed to take place over the summer, with Prince Harry's aides and one of the King's key staffers meeting for the first time in July.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By using pollen to reflect more of the energy, the camellia microgel regulates skin temperature, keeping it about 9 degrees Fahrenheit cooler for around 20 minutes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Schultz, a medical doctor, has helped run the agency that regulates the county’s emergency medical care system for about six years.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Emery adjusts for certain matches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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