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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
Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 2 July 2025
In a 10-year timeline, phase one of Akon City was set to wrap in 2023; currently, a youth center, a basketball court, and an information center, are present, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 July 2025
The findings by Wakefield Research, backed by quantum computing company D-Wave Quantum, comes as pioneering work on quantum computers is still in the research and development phase, but has also seen a wave of technological advancements from the likes of IBM, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
—John Kell, Fortune, 23 July 2025
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Noun
If approved by the Common Council and Mayor Cavalier Johnson, phase one of the project would begin construction in 2026.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 2 July 2025
In a 10-year timeline, phase one of Akon City was set to wrap in 2023; currently, a youth center, a basketball court, and an information center, are present, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Verb
Tatiana Luter is also joining the cast on the production, which is due to begin a new phase of filming in Rome next week.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 July 2025
The findings by Wakefield Research, backed by quantum computing company D-Wave Quantum, comes as pioneering work on quantum computers is still in the research and development phase, but has also seen a wave of technological advancements from the likes of IBM, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
—John Kell, Fortune, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
Noun
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Following the fight, Superintendent Joseph Harrington wrote in an email to parents that every aspect would be thoroughly investigated.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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These genres have totally influenced every aspect of pop culture.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Live, in-store performances and tapings will level up with new equipment and the remodeled stage will feature historic flooring from the original Austin City Limits Studio 6A space, donated by KLRU.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Most recently, the sixth flight of the Alpha rocket in April suffered a failure a few minutes after liftoff, when a mishap during stage separation damaged the rocket's second stage.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The Assembly Line Mindset Many developers have been conditioned to work on a digital assembly line driven by velocity.—
Deepa Shekhar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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And that, and his advanced age, have clearly conditioned possible succession plans.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The first construction phase, projected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026, will be on the east side of the site.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, just a few miles away on the south and north sides, the fair market rents for a one-bedroom home are all below $1000.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The next chapter of paradise will soon be unveiled to future homeowners in this one-of-a-kind luxury destination.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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It’s set to drop on Prime Video in December, two months after Ron’s final chapter of the Culpables triloy, Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault), launches in October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
Verb
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When her new unit was installed, blogger Ashley Goldman asked the installer to rig a pump to an attractive urn-style rain barrel 30 feet away with underground copper piping.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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Fans wondered why the islanders themselves were given so much power to rig the stakes this year as opposed to the show’s typical mechanism, where the girls pick a boy to couple up with (or vice versa), leaving a handful of people single and in danger of being dumped.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In real life, people may shuffle only a few times between hands and not mix the cards well.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Israeli officials, and many citizens, reject these numbers out of hand, because the Health Ministry is under the control of Hamas.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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The couple's son was born on Tuesday, July 29, in Albany, New York, weighing 8 lbs., 13 oz., and measuring 20 inches long.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Hochul’s office warned that some regions could see up to five inches of rainfall, creating a 70% chance of flash flooding that could impact basements and the subway.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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