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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
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Amazon, though, has built out in phases a $140 million, 142,000-square-foot satellite processing facility in the same location on a parcel at KSC leased by Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Both phases will require workers – mostly schoolteachers and government officials – to go door-to-door to collect information.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Many companies now treat innovation investments more like venture capital portfolios— funding ideas in phases, rather than committing everything upfront.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Offseason workouts are split into three phases.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The program’s three technical focus areas will be split into two phases—first, measurement and mechanism, and second, removal.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
While the company has not released a specific list of stores to be closed in April, closures are occurring in phases throughout the year, including spring.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While other accidents have occurred during training flights or landing phases, operational mishaps have also occurred outside traditional crash scenarios.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
This is the hard truth of some phases of some relationships.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Amazon, though, has built out in phases a $140 million, 142,000-square-foot satellite processing facility in the same location on a parcel at KSC leased by Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Both phases will require workers – mostly schoolteachers and government officials – to go door-to-door to collect information.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Many companies now treat innovation investments more like venture capital portfolios— funding ideas in phases, rather than committing everything upfront.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Offseason workouts are split into three phases.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The program’s three technical focus areas will be split into two phases—first, measurement and mechanism, and second, removal.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
While the company has not released a specific list of stores to be closed in April, closures are occurring in phases throughout the year, including spring.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While other accidents have occurred during training flights or landing phases, operational mishaps have also occurred outside traditional crash scenarios.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Because most moviegoers aren’t necessarily familiar with the technical aspects of getting inside a character.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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But the aspects of Outcome that resonate have nearly nothing to do with the nonsensical specter of cancel culture.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born in London on May 22, 1938, Nolan built his foundation in theater, training at the Drama Centre London before launching a career that would take him across some of Britain’s most respected stages.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 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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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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The astronauts were able to glimpse craters, mountains, and ridges at different angles as the Orion capsule arced behind the Moon.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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An onboard computer constantly adjusts the foil angles to hold a smooth ride even in choppy conditions using the same basic principle as the control surfaces on a fighter jet.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Also involved are local chapters of progressive groups, energy interests, construction firms and data center developers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Viz Media, which has held the English-language North American manga license since 2021, began releasing simultaneous English chapters alongside the Japanese publication in May 2023.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Fuller says what ultimately shapes his candidacy goes beyond policy.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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An institution that shapes the fate of every major piece of American legislation was born from clerical oversight.—
Tony Vanderhoef,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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