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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
Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
This year's Skills Challenge was divided into three phases.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
But he wasn’t phased by this development, saying the company has advantages that Netflix doesn’t, including a theme park business and vast intellectual property rights.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
What’s next: Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, said yesterday that talks on the second phase of the cease-fire deal would take place this week.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
This year's Skills Challenge was divided into three phases.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Citygate also provided a comprehensive staffing recommendation and phasing plan which laid out the addition of 25 full-time positions including 14 firefighters, six captains, three battalion chiefs, an administrative support staff and a fire inspector.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
But he wasn’t phased by this development, saying the company has advantages that Netflix doesn’t, including a theme park business and vast intellectual property rights.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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An unusual aspect of the study was its setting: the emergency room.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Another aspect of emotional eating is the process of specific cravings, usually including unhealthy, energy-dense foods.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Matar was arrested the same day and was ultimately charged with the stabbing of Rushdie and Henry Reese, a 75-year-old entrepreneur and advocate for international writers who was on the stage alongside the author.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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On the flip side, Canada and the United States, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has remarked in recent weeks, fought alongside each other as close allies that share a friendship unparalleled on the global stage.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, researchers from UH discovered a fungus from Hawai‘i’s nearshore environment that may have the ability to break down plastics, and to top it off, they may be conditioned to do it faster.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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This blend of soothing cica extract and conditioning eucalyptus and rosemary oils leaves skin with a bouncy, silky-smooth texture while instantly breaking down your toughest full-coverage makeup.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On the positive side, Lee noted that portfolio activity was slightly better than expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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In track & field, the St. Cloud Invite was won by the host Bulldogs on the girls side, and Ocoee for the boys.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The book opens up with a short chapter on what all the sections mean with some clarifcations on what goes where.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The group planned the ship’s final chapter so that its legacy could continue, albeit in a different setting.—
Isabelle Taft,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Minton, a handyman, rigged up batteries so that Connell could still straighten her hair every day.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Feb. 2025
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Its iconic feature consisted of a rigging system of pulleys and seven red counterweights.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Those, then, are the challenges that a Chancellor Merz would face: succeed with one of the toughest hands dealt to an incoming chancellor for 30 years or risk being remembered as the leader who paved the way for the first far-right German government since 1945.—
Ido Vock,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The new locker room is stocked with complimentary essentials like hand warmers, lip balm, sunscreen, and slippers for relaxing in the lounge upstairs.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches were expected.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Total precipitation from both storms is predicted to top several inches, approaching 8 inches in some lower areas and up to 16 inches in mountain areas, forecasters said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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