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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
Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The plan is to build the facility in multiple phases, with construction of the first 30,000 tons of removal capacity to begin in 2026.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
The governor also said the operation will occur in phases over the next few months.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The midcourse is one of the three phases of ballistic missile flight, along with the boost phase and the terminal phase.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Its integrated two-way data transfer allows users to exchange files of any size without leaving the platform’s secure environment, simplifying and connecting all phases of a production’s life cycle.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Retailers may subtly pass them off by raising prices during phases like the holiday season, though tariffs could also make some manufacturing unprofitable and bring about automation quicker.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Coordinating your exhales with the pressing, depressing, pulling and lifting phases of these exercises enhances activation of the scapular stabilizing muscles and reinforces proper rib cage alignment.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Use its placement in your chart to find out how to embrace the lunar phases and reduce stresses by harmonizing with its rhythms.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Saquon's parents have cheered on their son through different phases of his athletic career, including during his college career at Penn State and when he was drafted by the New York Giants — despite his father being a diehard New York Jets fan.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The plan is to build the facility in multiple phases, with construction of the first 30,000 tons of removal capacity to begin in 2026.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
The governor also said the operation will occur in phases over the next few months.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The midcourse is one of the three phases of ballistic missile flight, along with the boost phase and the terminal phase.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Its integrated two-way data transfer allows users to exchange files of any size without leaving the platform’s secure environment, simplifying and connecting all phases of a production’s life cycle.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Retailers may subtly pass them off by raising prices during phases like the holiday season, though tariffs could also make some manufacturing unprofitable and bring about automation quicker.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Coordinating your exhales with the pressing, depressing, pulling and lifting phases of these exercises enhances activation of the scapular stabilizing muscles and reinforces proper rib cage alignment.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Use its placement in your chart to find out how to embrace the lunar phases and reduce stresses by harmonizing with its rhythms.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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The fellows received opportunities to learn about the artistic and business aspects of storytelling.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to China’s rise as a manufacturing hub for shipbuilding, Chinese lessors are also becoming more involved in managing the commercial aspects of ship operations.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Research has also showed that engaging the brain in new ways builds cognitive reserve, which is how the brain can maintain its functioning in the face of aging, damage or early stages of disease.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Around Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health shows the tick is established, meaning more than five ticks or more than two stages are identified in the same year, in 14 counties.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Out beyond the orbit of Triton, which orbits Neptune in a little under 6 days, the other Neptunian moons have their orbital periods measured in years, and appear at a wide variety of angles and with large eccentricities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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At my first visit, I was greeted by a wall of their proprietary products and staff who gave me a skincare assessment, photographing my face from multiple angles to track my progess over the next few months.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Historians estimate that as much as a quarter of the population was lost, marking one of the deadliest chapters in the nation's history.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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After those first chapters grabbed the publisher’s interest, Gage turned the clock back to his childhood in San Diego and wrote his way to the present day.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Generational context shapes much of today’s debate around hormone therapy.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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This reduces friction, lowers the risk of injury and adapts to different body shapes automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Nestled along a private stretch of creek, the hotel feels secluded and tranquil but is also steps away from the heart of town.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Hill’s Zach Schonfeld reports that several justices were skeptical of Colorado’s argument that the ban only regulates professional conduct.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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Melatonin Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body that regulates your circadian rhythm.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That fashions itself as a relevant program nationally.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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