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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
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The transition was initially supposed to happen in phases.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The second is the advent of new centers able to host specific phases of the production process.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
The expansion added 3,200 square feet and will be open starting Wednesday, with final construction phases finished in the fall.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
There are more than 140 different retinal gene therapy clinical trials that have been approved to start, and many of those trials are in late phases.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Hundreds more homes, apartments to come Later phases of development would include more housing beyond the Westveil subdivision, though exact numbers of units are not clear.
—Rose Evans
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Bath & Body Works will roll out its Star Wars collection in multiple phases.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 May 2026
K-pop’s relationship with luxury fashion has moved through distinct phases over the last decade — first as ambassadorship deals, then as front-row staples at Paris and Milan, and now into the institutional core of the fashion calendar.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Final plans for the second and third phases would need to be approved by the city before they could be built, city staff said at the committee meeting in late April.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The transition was initially supposed to happen in phases.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The second is the advent of new centers able to host specific phases of the production process.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
The expansion added 3,200 square feet and will be open starting Wednesday, with final construction phases finished in the fall.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
There are more than 140 different retinal gene therapy clinical trials that have been approved to start, and many of those trials are in late phases.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Hundreds more homes, apartments to come Later phases of development would include more housing beyond the Westveil subdivision, though exact numbers of units are not clear.
—Rose Evans
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Bath & Body Works will roll out its Star Wars collection in multiple phases.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 May 2026
K-pop’s relationship with luxury fashion has moved through distinct phases over the last decade — first as ambassadorship deals, then as front-row staples at Paris and Milan, and now into the institutional core of the fashion calendar.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Spain's double totality One of the most fascinating aspects of this eclipse cycle is Spain's unique position.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Pazanti was generally pleased with several aspects of his team’s performance.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Every new face who shows up to the Broncos’ rookie minicamp has their own approach to pre-draft conditioning, leaving them in various stages of physical readiness for a three-day intensive weekend of football.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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In Boston, declining enrollment in public schools has prompted difficult conversations about school consolidation because fewer children are entering the pipeline at the earliest stages.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 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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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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If this were an American show, the gears would already be grinding, camera angles snapping into place, and the story would be halfway to becoming gospel before anyone had time to blink.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
7 May 2026
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Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.—
Brayden Garcia
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The book is divided into six chapters and makes a perfect keepsake to pass down to future generations.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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With nearly 90 chapters, it's been described by watchdogs as one of the country's fastest growing white supremacist networks, that are antisemitic, anti-immigrant, and anti-democracy.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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November 22 – December 21 A choice today quietly shapes what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Retailers who treat their deployments as a learning function, not just an efficiency play, will be the ones whose approach shapes adoption across the rest of the economy.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Burke can be seen walking quickly behind Falzone, then shoving him down the steps, according to police.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 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 11 May. 2026.
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