phase 1 of 2

noun

ˈfāz How to pronounce phase (audio)
Definition of phasenext
1
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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Relevance
2
as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the final phase of production

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phase

2 of 2

verb

as in to condition

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Recent Examples of phase
Noun
After two hours of public pushback and many unanswered questions, commissioners voted to advance the arch to the next phase of review. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 The phase transition occurs only when both of these inputs, if fed to the Riemann zeta function, would make its output zero. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
In recent years, there has been a greater push to phase the usage of these chemicals out of a number of products, particularly apparel and home textiles. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Cutoffs are similar to phase transitions in physics, such as the sudden crystallization of liquid water into solid ice at zero degrees Celsius. — John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for phase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
  1. aspect
  2. stage
  3. condition
  4. side
  5. chapter
  6. rig
  7. hand
  8. inch
Noun
  • This San Sebastián Nobu hotel features all the great aspects of the brand with a Basque twist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The entire act of murdering the Dama encapsulates so many aspects of Negan’s character.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • Two stages — one outdoor and one indoor — will host 11 performances and demonstrations throughout the day.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Henson’s adventurous stage show featuring improv and sketch comedy with the iconic Henson puppets and puppeteers is back for a limited eight-performance run.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of stage
Verb
  • This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Seal air leaks and improve insulation to stop conditioned air from escaping your home.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of condition
Noun
  • Anyone listed here as a wide receiver, defensive back or athlete is a two-way player, about as good on either side of the ball.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • More than 4,000 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon since then, including hundreds of civilians About 40 soldiers and three civilians - including a military contractor - have been killed on the Israeli side.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of side
Noun
  • There’s no need to rush past this chapter, these feelings, or this moment.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the tattoo machine hummed across her leg, Savanna Georges watched another chapter of her faith take shape in ink.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter
Verb
  • And there shouldn’t be such an obvious and geographically rigged hierarchy.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Trump has long suggested, without evidence, that elections were rigged.
    — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of rig
Noun
  • Redbord pointed to how this token was concentrated in a small number of hands and price support eroded gradually, instead of all at once.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chad Gable and Penta shook hands as Gable’s family watched from ringside.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • Crepe myrtles need about an inch of water per week and supplemental water is especially important during periods of intense drought.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But our favorite pop of primary is the bright yellow oven and range hood over the 60-inch range in the kitchen.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inch

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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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