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as in aspects
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 phases
Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
While the company has not released a specific list of stores to be closed in April, closures are occurring in phases throughout the year, including spring.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While other accidents have occurred during training flights or landing phases, operational mishaps have also occurred outside traditional crash scenarios.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The first of the drug’s six phases, for example, involves our heroes being swallowed by a giant squid and forced to entertain the unamused human baby in its belly.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
About 60% of the 28 trail and crossing projects listed in the Maumelle Pinnacles Recreation Master Plan are set for completion during the first two phases of construction in the next five years.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Documents filed with the city of Lee’s Summit in March envision the site being built in two phases, first with a roughly 77,000-square-foot entertainment center building and second with two additional buildings nearby totaling around 25,000 square feet with restaurant and office space.
—Nathan Pilling
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Parliament’s members were elected in three phases of voting held in December and January.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ticket holders who have bought tickets in previous phases will also be able to see the seats that have been allocated to them via their FIFA account from 1 April.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
While the company has not released a specific list of stores to be closed in April, closures are occurring in phases throughout the year, including spring.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While other accidents have occurred during training flights or landing phases, operational mishaps have also occurred outside traditional crash scenarios.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The first of the drug’s six phases, for example, involves our heroes being swallowed by a giant squid and forced to entertain the unamused human baby in its belly.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
About 60% of the 28 trail and crossing projects listed in the Maumelle Pinnacles Recreation Master Plan are set for completion during the first two phases of construction in the next five years.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Documents filed with the city of Lee’s Summit in March envision the site being built in two phases, first with a roughly 77,000-square-foot entertainment center building and second with two additional buildings nearby totaling around 25,000 square feet with restaurant and office space.
—Nathan Pilling
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Parliament’s members were elected in three phases of voting held in December and January.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Stacey, who is the president of the players' association, said the players are working closely with the league to make sure facilities and other aspects of the player experience remain high as the league expands.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The research matches some aspects of corporate America’s current AI adoption narrative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That said, the approach is still in its early stages.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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One of the unspoken truths about the Tortuga Music Festival is that while its country-music firepower is undeniable, some of its best moments have come in the frenzy of fans who pack stages for party-rap performers such as Flo Rida, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 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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The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can adjust wing sweep angles and swap out components to test different configurations over time.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These chapters focus on systems thinking, ownership literacy, and collaborative alignment rather than tactics or hustle culture.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Welles said through his management company that the animal lover would appreciate donations in his memory to local animal shelters, animal rescue organizations or Humane Society chapters.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His influence still shapes the experience of the house today, from its arched openings and pale green detailing to the way rooms open seamlessly onto terraces and gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Melissa shapes the industry as much through education as through example.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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However, recent amendments clarified that parks are not automatically considered closed if destroyed by a disaster, and that additional steps are required to terminate tenancy rights.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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