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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
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 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
Observers across eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa and parts of the Middle East will also see most of the eclipse phases.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Long-term financial feasibility hinges on weighing implementation expenses against enhanced operational agility and efficiency improvements as rollouts expand past initial testing phases.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
As a result, the gamma-ray signal doesn’t fluctuate with the month or the cycle of lunar phases.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
The email outlines the two phases of RTO.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Let’s break down both phases of the retrograde.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Sep. 2025
The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 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
Observers across eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa and parts of the Middle East will also see most of the eclipse phases.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Long-term financial feasibility hinges on weighing implementation expenses against enhanced operational agility and efficiency improvements as rollouts expand past initial testing phases.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
As a result, the gamma-ray signal doesn’t fluctuate with the month or the cycle of lunar phases.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
The email outlines the two phases of RTO.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Let’s break down both phases of the retrograde.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Sep. 2025
The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
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For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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De Pablo’s own experiences have helped her blend aspects of her life into the fan-favorite family.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Artists including Benson Boone, Tate McRae, Lorde and Addison Rae will all hit stages across Music City this month.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
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The ones that matter most are built into a system that shapes both style and function.—
Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old Macedonian folktale that shapes the doc involves a farmer’s son, Silyan, who’s caught between two worlds after his angry father’s curse turns him into a stork.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Johnson took many steps to ensure this bill did not hit the floor, including language in a procedural vote to kill the petition.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The experienced pair of skydivers became entangled in steps on the edge of the plane before dangling frantically mid-air and, ultimately, falling to their deaths, the court heard, per The Guardian.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The measure also regulates commercial cannabis activity and levies a 5% federal excise tax on marijuana products, rising to 8% after five years.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have identified a protein that acts as a kind of traffic controller for fat inside cells, revealing a mechanism that could help explain how the body regulates energy storage and why things go wrong in metabolic disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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