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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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Early phase studies had been promising, but anything can happen when a new drug is tested on thousands more people.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The enterprises that get it right are the ones that focus on clear communication, phased rollouts and training that makes sense for their teams.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The second is the paroxysmal phase, characterized by a sudden, episodic increase of symptoms, especially cough, and can last six weeks.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Early phase studies had been promising, but anything can happen when a new drug is tested on thousands more people.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
As the deadline passed, however, Israel called for new terms to extend the first phase of the ceasefire, while Hamas sought to stick to the existing plan to proceed to phase two, which would necessitate Israel's total withdrawal from Gaza and a lasting end to the war.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The enterprises that get it right are the ones that focus on clear communication, phased rollouts and training that makes sense for their teams.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
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From immersive viewing experiences that bring games to life in ways never imagined before to tools that optimize player performance and extend careers, this innovation is set to redefine every aspect of the sporting world.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Now, a new study published April 17 in Science promises to shed light on at least one aspect of that mystery.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a Thursday night in late February, friends and fans huddle around the small stage, while Badgley sits in the back holding their four year-old son, who is fast asleep.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stage is being set for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance’s milestone 10th anniversary gala.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the past decade, technology companies have conditioned buyers to make purchasing expensive gadgets an annual affair through services such as Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond performing the majority of domestic tasks, women are conditioned to take on the additional burden of coordinating the household — tasks that are almost always invisible, but exceptionally crucial to the smooth functioning of the family.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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This April 3, 2025, photo taken at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shows fragments of the Japanese Zero fighter that a kamikaze pilot flew into the side of the USS Missouri during the Battle of Okinawa on April 11, 1945.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Coogler opens with traumatized sharecropper Sammie (impressive newcomer Miles Caton), smeared with blood and fresh claw marks gouged into the side of his face, staggering mid-service into the church where his father preaches, clutching his guitar.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The game’s bizarre ending added a new chapter to this old battle.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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She is then sent on her way, earmuffs and all, to start her next chapter with Lumon Industries.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump fired Krebs in November 2020 when the then-CISA chief disputed Trump's baseless claims that the 2020 election was rigged against him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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Market manipulation, on the other hand, is when someone artificially affects supply and demand by rigging prices or spreading false information.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Famously owned by the actor and musician for almost a decade until 2001, when the place traded hands for around $2.2 million, records show the property was last sold to politician Justin Aguilera and his beauty entrepreneur wife Candace in 2020 for nearly $3 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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That top-grain Italian leather will feel silky under your hand, and the elevated accessory also bears all the details of a designer handbag (adjustable strap; careful stitching; card pockets).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 inches during 1978-79.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Long Beach Wilson’s Loren Webster won the Invitational girls long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 10 inches and Camren Smith of Quartz Hill won the Invitational boys triple jump at 49-06.00.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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