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adjective

as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees a phased construction of the tunnel through the heart of the city

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verb

past tense of phase
as in adjusted

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Recent Examples of phased
Adjective
If funded, the university plans to begin phased construction in about 2028. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026 The facility is scheduled to begin phased operations in 2028 and is expected to significantly increase the nation’s isotope production capacity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 The start-up plans a phased approach to realizing humanoid robots for the home, Guo told CNBC in an interview earlier this year. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups. — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 In exchange, Iran received phased relief from international economic sanctions. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 19 June 2026 As a multi-phased review by UK regulators may have thrown their own spanner in Para-WBD works last week, there is some serious money on the table for Ellison and his Oracle founder father if the merger isn’t locked in by September 30. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 June 2026 To solve the problem, the team turned to phased arrays, flat electronic antennas that steer radio beams without moving parts. — New Atlas, 30 May 2026 Garcia’s phased renovation will continue across the remaining floors; for the best views, ask for an upper-level suite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Verb
Construction is phased, with phase one starting this spring, and phase two starting sometime in 2027. — Kendrick Calfee february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased
  1. gradual
  2. adjusted
  3. regulated
  4. adapted
  5. tailored
  6. suited
  7. rigged
  8. shaped
Adjective
  • One model can respond better to sudden changes, while another can capture slower, gradual shifts.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In a nation that granted women the vote only in 1984, the move illustrates gradual change in Europe’s most powerful monarchy, whose government is now led by its first female prime minister.
    — Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gradual
Verb
  • The team has adjusted its store design and merchandising, and the dispensary will feature locally relevant products from New York Brands.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Lancet Public Health study supports looking beyond the proportion of antibiotics that fall into each AWaRe category and paying closer attention to total antibiotic use adjusted for infectious disease burden.
    — Peter Beyer, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Jason Trost Smarkets founder The first choice, though, would be for Smarkets to run as a prediction markets exchange regulated under the CFTC, Trost said.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This rule finds that because national banks — which are regulated by the federal government — have the power to set their terms, only the federal government can weigh in on those terms.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of regulated
Verb
  • Some surviving sections remain usable, illustrating the durability of construction adapted closely to the surrounding landscape.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Henry Fonda and Hepburn won leading acting honors, and the film won for screenplay, which Ernest Thompson adapted from his play of the same name.
    — Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • The agreement will see passenger cars and delivery vans tailored to hot climates made in Qatar, Autocar reported, with an initial run of about 5,000 vehicles a year.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Also included with purchase is a roughly $80,000 Mysim racing simulator tailored to your vehicle.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Verb
  • Other hostalike plants suited to Florida include caladiums and Amazon lilies.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Since most of the rewards are tied to your Chime membership (the highest requiring $3,000+ in qualifying direct deposits every 34 days), this card is best suited for those who use Chime frequently.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • Trump continues to push debunked claims that the 2020 election was rigged, as well as other voting misconduct conspiracies that often focus on California.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • His Season 2 appearance was intended as a one-off, but the cartel member turned DEA informant turned severed head rigged to detonate atop a tortoise proved to be a massive hit with viewers, prompting a flashback return the following season.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of rigged
Verb
  • Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This was the birthplace of Federico Fellini and the place that shaped his works.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaped

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