PHASING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

phasing

verb

present participle of phase

as in adjusting

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

misadjusting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for phasing

Verb

Looking back to 1990, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Minnesota had the biggest drops, when adjusting for the age of their populations, averaging more than 63% fewer coronary artery disease deaths than in 1990.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
Powdery Mildew or Root Rot Minor cases of powdery mildew and root rot can sometimes be fixed by adjusting watering schedules and treating petunias with an organic fungicide.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

Councilman Tom Flight cast the lone dissenting vote, warning that government should be cautious about regulating the display of art on private property, even when the work is unusually large.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
But even that law is largely focused on ensuring the proper facility and environment for grooming, not regulating groomer technique or experience.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of regulating

Verb

Following the success of 2023’s Oppenheimer — which earned Nolan his first Academy Awards for best director and best picture — the filmmaker turned his attention to adapting Homer’s ancient Greek epic.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Architect Luis Laplace is overseeing the renovation, continuing the gallery’s practice of adapting historic buildings for contemporary use.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

Endorsements shaping the race Gilbert, Jones and Meek are walking into the race with key endorsements.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
The poem built the template for the Hero’s Journey, shaping literature’s approach to character, adventure and conflict in a narrative that encompasses mortals, gods and monsters, history and mythology, tests and triumphs.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of shaping

Verb

José Luis Ábalos, who was Spain’s transport minister between 2018 and 2021, was last week handed a 24-year sentence for rigging public contracts for face masks and other medical supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 5 July 2026
To cling to power by rigging the results of the midterms.

— Dick Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

Definition of rigging

Verb

Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of conditioning

Verb

For over nine years, Bieber has been obsessively tailoring all of her clothing to get her streamlined, minimalist look.

— Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Design for Your Routine Having sources of inspiration is important, but tailoring your favorite ideas to feel realistic for your individual space and lifestyle is even more crucial.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 12 July 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

The exhibition game comes during both teams’ regular-season schedules, putting both clubs in midseason form.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
The Giants drafted Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds in the third round of the amateur draft on Saturday, putting him with the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds both starred for years.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of putting

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Cite this Entry

Style

“Phasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phasing. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of phasing

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on phasing

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

bibelot

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 17

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes