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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
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 21 May 2026
In those phases, leaders adopt new tools to keep things moving, to buy back time and to survive the next quarter.
—Satish Patel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The project is slated to deliver in three phases, from late 2028 into 2029.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In August 2024, MDTA authorized a $73 million contract with Kiewit io to complete the design and construction phases of the rebuild project.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 May 2026
In the presentation given by city staff for the tax agreement proposal, Edged said that the data center would be developed in two phases, with the first phase costing about $270 million.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Offshore wind powers underwater computing The underwater data center (UDC) is positioned between the first and second phases of Lingang’s offshore wind farm.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The complex is slated to be built in two phases, according to municipal planning documents.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 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
Noun
Biadasz is a pro who will provide an upgrade in all phases, including, most importantly, as a pass protector.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 21 May 2026
In those phases, leaders adopt new tools to keep things moving, to buy back time and to survive the next quarter.
—Satish Patel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The project is slated to deliver in three phases, from late 2028 into 2029.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In August 2024, MDTA authorized a $73 million contract with Kiewit io to complete the design and construction phases of the rebuild project.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 May 2026
In the presentation given by city staff for the tax agreement proposal, Edged said that the data center would be developed in two phases, with the first phase costing about $270 million.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Offshore wind powers underwater computing The underwater data center (UDC) is positioned between the first and second phases of Lingang’s offshore wind farm.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The complex is slated to be built in two phases, according to municipal planning documents.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 900 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The bright spots Saturday, at least in the early stages, was the play of the Evans defense, new quarterback Will Jackson and transfer running backs O’Ryan Hartfield, from Ocoee, and Davion Williams, from Poinciana.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Van Dyk shows their arrival from the perspective of the local residents, skillfully conveying the atmosphere particular to the early stages of an occupation.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The discomfort stems not from graphic imagery, but from recognition — the realization that contemporary visual culture increasingly conditions audiences through loops of deferred resolution.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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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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With time to spare, students have the freedom to try different angles for their essay without the intense pressure to produce something usable before the deadline.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Giuseppe Pappa took a mathematical approach to the celestial event, by photographing the moon, Venus and the gas giant Jupiter in the skies over Catania, Italy on May 19 before calculating the angles between them.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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In industries facing volatile hiring markets or shifting customer expectations, leaders may come to realize that the most formative chapters of their careers are built in instability.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Four chapters in Levine’s novel chronicle Ella’s stay at a boarding-style finishing school for girls where she is mercilessly bullied but also finds a best friend.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Awarded two Michelin Keys, the hotel carries the legacy of true Tuscan artisanship, expressed through refined detailing, contemporary accents, and Riviera light that shapes the interiors.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Servant‑leadership also shapes how strategies are developed.—
Hector Colon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 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 24 May. 2026.
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