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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
Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The freeze developed as the jet stream dipped sharply south during a strongly negative phase of what's called the Arctic Oscillation.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The word of caution didn’t phase her—at least, not at first.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In addition to the venue, plans for the initial phase of River Park call for housing, retail space, a hotel and publicly accessible open spaces.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The freeze developed as the jet stream dipped sharply south during a strongly negative phase of what's called the Arctic Oscillation.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The change was slated to take effect immediately when the law was signed in July, but states are still awaiting federal guidance on when to stop or phase it out.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The word of caution didn’t phase her—at least, not at first.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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One of the most recent adaptations of the novel, the 2011 version by Andrea Arnold, notably leaned into this aspect of the book by casting the multiracial James Howson as Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like those auteurs, Lisa McGee broke through with a sui generis comedy that mined aspects of her own experience to find authentic humor in a harrowing situation.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Early on in cosmic history, the Universe was composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, as no substantial quantities of heavier elements were formed during the early stages of the hot Big Bang.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Neither more nor less, really, at this stage.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Too many parents, probably unwittingly, are conditioning their kids to be afraid of losing.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On the winning side of Wall Street were companies that stand to benefit from big spending by Alphabet and others continuing the AI frenzy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, not on the recruitment side.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The future of the parallel giant slalom at the Games may be uncertain, yet as one chapter closes, Riegler hopes the next generation of racers will still be given the chance to flourish.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Maryland law would permit him to run again after time out of office, his decision marks the close of a significant chapter in our state’s political life.—
Stuart Schmidt Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Because the market is rigged against its own efficiency.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whether every allegation is true and the conclusion that justice is rigged is fair is almost irrelevant.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fundraiser tickets for the club will be sold, with a Hummingbird 15-inch Solix as the prize.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ball of the shoe to the heel has a tapered height, with the heel reaching three inches for a little extra thickness.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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