as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
a phased construction of the tunnel through the heart of the city
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Recent Examples of phased
David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Northwood, based in southern California, makes phased array antennas, mobile ground infrastructure that increases satellites’ connectivity to Earth.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
After several years of phased construction and testing, the project has entered its final pre-launch stage, with officials confirming that passenger services will begin rolling out later this year.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The phased approach emerging from policy discussions on the mainland follows this very logic.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The site for the multi-phased project was formerly Flint Elementary School, which was built in the early 1950s and remained in use until merging with Blue Jacket Elementary in 1996.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Functioning as a modular toolkit, each module can be applied independently or concurrently—allowing phased adoption aligned with operational goals and capital availability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
There will be a phased approach before fully autonomous rides are allowed in the city.
—Julie Hanson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
That will likely be a large chunk of the work involved in the brand's multi-phased restructuring that Charge is embarking on this year.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Northwood, based in southern California, makes phased array antennas, mobile ground infrastructure that increases satellites’ connectivity to Earth.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
After several years of phased construction and testing, the project has entered its final pre-launch stage, with officials confirming that passenger services will begin rolling out later this year.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The phased approach emerging from policy discussions on the mainland follows this very logic.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The site for the multi-phased project was formerly Flint Elementary School, which was built in the early 1950s and remained in use until merging with Blue Jacket Elementary in 1996.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Functioning as a modular toolkit, each module can be applied independently or concurrently—allowing phased adoption aligned with operational goals and capital availability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
There will be a phased approach before fully autonomous rides are allowed in the city.
—Julie Hanson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
That will likely be a large chunk of the work involved in the brand's multi-phased restructuring that Charge is embarking on this year.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased
Adjective
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According to a forecast from AccuWeather, a gradual moderation in temperatures is expected to develop during the second week of February across the Midwest and eastern United States.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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After several years of gradual development amid shifting roles and a major shoulder injury, Dosunmu cemented himself as an elite two-way player this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That limit will be adjusted for cost of living starting in 2027.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have adjusted quickly to Liam Rosenior.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For example, trade of African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) is strictly regulated.—
Eve Bohnett,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, fortification is voluntary and only regulated for safety and labeling accuracy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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After Michael Mann’s underperforming 1986 film Manhunter adapted Harris’ earlier Hannibal novel Red Dragon, Orion Pictures landed Gene Hackman to direct and star in The Silence of the Lambs.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The latter is tough to find because most bras that are tailored to those with large busts have intricate straps and hardware to provide support, which results in a stiff, uncomfortable, and restrictive fit.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If one robot cannot complete a task, KinetIQ can reassign the job to another platform better suited for the situation.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are multiple reasons Flossmoor is well-suited for film productions, Nelson said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The call is in service of his election lie, of course, an answer to the non-existent scourge of voter fraud that rigged just the 2020 election and somehow not the 2016 or 2024 elections.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Big box retailers dropped his pillows after Lindell repeatedly backed the president's claim that the 2020 election was rigged.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That experience shaped my approach—focused on growth, efficiency, and keeping government out of the way.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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My education journey, shaped by segregation and opportunity has deeply influenced my commitment to equity, access and lifelong learning.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Phased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phased. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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