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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
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Since the first phase of the ceasefire expired at the start of March with no agreement to prolong it, Israel has imposed a total blockade on all goods for Gaza's 2.3 million residents, recreating what international organisations call a humanitarian catastrophe.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The enterprises that get it right are the ones that focus on clear communication, phased rollouts and training that makes sense for their teams.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Novant’s urgent care facility at the center is set to launch during the first phase of the facility’s opening.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Since the first phase of the ceasefire expired at the start of March with no agreement to prolong it, Israel has imposed a total blockade on all goods for Gaza's 2.3 million residents, recreating what international organisations call a humanitarian catastrophe.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
As the deadline passed, however, Israel called for new terms to extend the first phase of the ceasefire, while Hamas sought to stick to the existing plan to proceed to phase two, which would necessitate Israel's total withdrawal from Gaza and a lasting end to the war.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The enterprises that get it right are the ones that focus on clear communication, phased rollouts and training that makes sense for their teams.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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But there were aspects of Mail that were still not easily solved: Contact Photos and the option to Group by Sender.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Three takeaways from Royals road trip against Milwaukee Brewers AL Contention: How Royals are viewed by opposing MLB teams around the league Here are more notable aspects from Friday’s game: Vinnie Pasquantino returns to first base Pasquantino made his presence felt on Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a Thursday night in late February, friends and fans huddle around the small stage, while Badgley sits in the back holding their four year-old son, who is fast asleep.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stage is being set for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance’s milestone 10th anniversary gala.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the past decade, technology companies have conditioned buyers to make purchasing expensive gadgets an annual affair through services such as Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond performing the majority of domestic tasks, women are conditioned to take on the additional burden of coordinating the household — tasks that are almost always invisible, but exceptionally crucial to the smooth functioning of the family.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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This April 3, 2025, photo taken at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shows fragments of the Japanese Zero fighter that a kamikaze pilot flew into the side of the USS Missouri during the Battle of Okinawa on April 11, 1945.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Jersey City Police Department is taking the lead on the investigation since the helicopter crashed on the Jersey City side of the river, Fulop told WABC on Thursday.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The hilarious, gory, and somehow still emotionally powerful story of an anti-hero who messed up so badly that not even the Suicide Squad wants him anymore is ripe for another chapter.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The game’s bizarre ending added a new chapter to this old battle.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wanderley had rigged a cabinet with another explosive device, which blew up when the robot approached.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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His 2024 presidential campaign was fueled by grievances, beginning with the lie that the 2020 election was rigged against him.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yes, the bat felt and looked good in Stanton’s hands; no, this is not sabermetrics.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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To help reduce the spread, doctors say to wash hands often with soap and water, avoid sharing glasses or utensils with those who are infected, and cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 inches during 1978-79.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ducati Ducati has included fully adjustable Showa 49-mm upside-down forks with 12.2 inches (310 mm) of travel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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