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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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The former Berlin parliament members think these precious aspects of German character have been swept away by leftist sentiments rejecting the past, as in America.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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But one of the most divisive aspects of the law concerns transparency in the crucial upstream phase, requiring AI companies to notify rightsholders when their works are being used as training data for the algorithms of their generative AI systems.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Depending on the stage of the heart block, the heartbeat may only get through sometimes.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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A number of children appeared on the stage wearing shirts with photographs of Hamas leaders who had been killed.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
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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There were multiple wounds on the right side of her body, along with protruding bones and bedsores.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Broncos have been on the wrong side of many final-minute road losses this season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
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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According to Mother Monster herself, however, fans shouldn't give up hope for the iconic music video's next chapter.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
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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Not only is Wade squatting lower, but his hand placement is slightly lower as well.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Nearly half the students in his broadcasting club, sitting on the floor of their multipurpose room, raise their hands.—
Lauren Migaki,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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