phases 1 of 2

plural of phase

phases

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of phase

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
  • While Trevino isn't a huge offensive talent, he's developed defensively in all aspects except for arm strength.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The maximum contraction force of the artificial muscle increased by 98 percent, and the performance of the artificial muscle in some aspects was similar to natural muscle, reported SCMP.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This abhorrent gesture has no place in our society and belongs in the darkest chapters of human history.
    Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Using notes from journalists and his observations during the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963–1965, Weiss condensed the original judicial statements into a total of 11 chapters, to depict the hell on earth that emerged during the trial.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Like other Gazans, many Christians in the enclave say their lives have long been overshadowed by a cycle of wars with Israel and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that tightly regulates travel and commerce.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.
    Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In sports mode, the TV automatically adjusts to optimize content.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The displays also support Apple's True Tone tech, which controls the white balance and adjusts automatically depending on the ambient light.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The gel memory foam layer adapts to your body’s contours to distribute weight evenly, resulting in less discomfort.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The platform reskins buildings and adapts them accordingly, a process that once required extensive manual effort.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Bucking convention at every turn, Welles skipped around chronology freely, using inventive dissolves and edits to move the viewer back and forth in time.
    John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
    Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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