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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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The Favors will hit the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and Central Park Summerstage in New York.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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The construction of the hotel, which is slated to open at the end of this year, has reached different stages.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 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 only exceptions to that were the two weeks on either side of Easter, when traffic rose less than 1% year over year, the firm's data showed, a sign of the company's strategy of driving sales with holiday and seasonal merchandise.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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On the other side of Rooker, Blair wore pink headphones and titled her head to the side for the photo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 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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When did the Los Angeles Dodgers chapter of Walker Buehler’s baseball career close?—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
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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This Enhanced Edition is in the hands of Aspyr, the same folks behind the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remaster, as well as the Tomb Raider 1-3 Remaster collection, and many others including multiple Star Wars games.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Spieth’s hand is lovingly resting on his son, while more little hands reach out to touch the newborn—those are Sully’s older siblings, Sophie, 22 months, and Sammy, 3.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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Meteorologists expect 1-3 inches of rainfall on Saturday and a slight chance of flash flooding, due to heavy rainfall over the past few days.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 July 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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