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as in aspect
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 phase
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In just 60 days, on November 10, 2025, these requirements will begin to phase into new defense contracts.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Cantieri di Pisa entered a new phase last year, with a new investor, management team and ambitious plans to reinvent itself with its Polaris, Saturno and Akhir lines and a custom division.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The end-of-session scuffle did not seem to phase senators, who voted Thursday afternoon to send the bill to the governor’s desk in its new form.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In just 60 days, on November 10, 2025, these requirements will begin to phase into new defense contracts.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The projects are still in the design phase, with cost estimates being updated.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Cantieri di Pisa entered a new phase last year, with a new investor, management team and ambitious plans to reinvent itself with its Polaris, Saturno and Akhir lines and a custom division.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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The lenient deal has since been the subject of widespread scrutiny and conspiracy theories—along with many other aspects of Epstein’s life and case.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 'fashion' aspect comes from the details — a unique pocket square, cufflinks or a modern cut to your suit.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This stage would also see humanitarian aid flow immediately to the desperate population in Gaza.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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The first steps have been hard, but with a solid system and team buy-in, early-stage AI implementation is already a huge productivity booster.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The deadlock in Congress stems from conflicting spending plans, with Republicans pushing for a clean bill, while Democrats have conditioned their support on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This is Long Island after all, the home office to Jets and Mets fans — people conditioned to getting sold a bill of goods.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The program is open to eligible participants from counties in the eastern Upper Peninsula and the west side of the state to parts of metro Detroit, and has garnered tens of millions in public and private dollars as well as bipartisan interest from lawmakers.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Robin van Persie’s pressing scheme was to show Villa’s defenders down the line, with Feyenoord’s closest central midfielder pressing the ball-side No 10.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Balmoral Arms Following a large-scale refurbishment, the former Deeside Inn in Ballater—a village 25 minutes from Braemar—entered a new chapter as the Balmoral Arms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After investigating, the agency arrested eight people for rigging the game by controlling the distribution of the high prize pieces into circulation, bilking more than $20 million from the fast food chain.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled Friday.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Canales could have been conservative and had Young hand the ball to Dowdle again on third down.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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On one hand, companies like Upwork and Fiverr have suffered as generative AI has disrupted simple contract jobs like copyediting and translation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This came after higher-than-average rainfall levels to start the summer, including nearly 4 inches above normal in July, per the NWS, with record-breaking rainfall on July 28, the Free Press reported.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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