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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
ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Erling Haaland has justified his price tag in the early phases of the season, with three goals in the opening three gameweeks.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Not unlike Jordan Downs, the project is being rolled out in phases to replace existing duplexes with higher-density housing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Some phases of matter emerge only when systems are pushed out of equilibrium.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Atlantic Park will roll out in phases, with additional amenities and venues being introduced in the coming months, including new eateries such as Williams’ award-winning handroll restaurant Nami Nori and a boutique hotel adjacent to the surf lagoon.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Young stellar systems, the ones that are still actively in their planet-forming phases, are going to form planets around them that pull as much material onto them as possible.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup will be sold in three phases.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The gangs also continue to have access to small arms and unmanned aircraft systems — drones — capable of reaching low-altitude phases of flight, the FAA said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Getting in five or 10 hits against a boss might be relatively simple, but getting in 50 or so before dying yourself often requires near-perfect levels of focus and execution across multiple challenging attack phases.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Erling Haaland has justified his price tag in the early phases of the season, with three goals in the opening three gameweeks.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Not unlike Jordan Downs, the project is being rolled out in phases to replace existing duplexes with higher-density housing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Some phases of matter emerge only when systems are pushed out of equilibrium.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Atlantic Park will roll out in phases, with additional amenities and venues being introduced in the coming months, including new eateries such as Williams’ award-winning handroll restaurant Nami Nori and a boutique hotel adjacent to the surf lagoon.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Young stellar systems, the ones that are still actively in their planet-forming phases, are going to form planets around them that pull as much material onto them as possible.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup will be sold in three phases.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The gangs also continue to have access to small arms and unmanned aircraft systems — drones — capable of reaching low-altitude phases of flight, the FAA said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
Noun
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Powering Artificial Intelligence One of the most promising aspects of the lakehouse is its ability to power AI in medicine.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flanagan's film leans into some of the hokey aspects of the story that Kubrick rejected in favor of a much colder sort of horror.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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From beginning stages of planning, the layout, walkways, irrigation, fertilization, planting varieties of roses and the tools needed for successful rose gardening.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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After more than 20 years of setbacks, Union Pacific Park in Fullerton is in the final stages of a complete overhaul and should be back open to the public by the end of the year.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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These next-generation molecules effectively integrate combination therapy into a single drug, attacking cancer from multiple angles simultaneously.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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To recreate the rickety window dressing, construct a frame of white lattice strips, cut boards from veneer paneling, then staple them at angles into the frame.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some college chapters of the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to turn down the temperature on discourse surrounding Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, as several groups across the country issued joint statements condemning the attack and calling for non-violence.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alex Clark, the host of a wellness podcast for Turning Point USA, said Saturday on X that the organization is receiving lots of inbound interest about launching new chapters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Contrary to Johnson's claim, politics shapes conservatives' interpretation of biblical truth rather than biblical truth shaping their politics.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the expert group that shapes the agency’s national vaccine recommendations, has considered dropping its recommendation for a first dose administered at age 11 or 12, since meningococcal infections are rare among preteens.—
Jamie Ducharme,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The anterior cingulate cortex regulates emotional responses to both experienced and observed pain, creating a powerful neurological circuit.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But its shortcomings may not have been limited to the science, as a lawsuit alleges that its preparation violated a law that regulates the activities of federal advisory panels.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Real-time adaptive noise cancellation in the Ear (3) adjusts the amount of ANC by sampling sound every 600 milliseconds while also monitoring for audio leakage every 1,875 milliseconds.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Phases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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