phases 1 of 2

noun

plural of phase
1
as in aspects
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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2
as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the final phase of production

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phases

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verb

present tense third-person singular of phase
as in conditions

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Recent Examples of phases
Noun
Among the areas covered by the new measures are backups, incident response, risk management and security assurance, with later phases requiring further testing of clubs’ ability to recover from cyber incidents. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The initial phases of Heartwood at Richmond Hill include an industrial park, retail spaces near the I-95 interchange, a three-school campus and about 1,000 homes. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Wilson’s contributions also shaped modern theories of certain phases of matter, like solids. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Coleman, Dewitt, and special teams coordinator Kenneth Gilstrap have established a clear identity across all three phases. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Applying the findings to inertial confinement fusion could triple energy gain, and the new understanding of diamond’s high-pressure phases could reshape models of planetary interiors, according to a press release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 The first two phases of the project would include eight single-story buildings with retail and restaurants, including parking lots, according to the application. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The zone opens with six series pulled from TrueVisions Now’s catalogue, with the roster expected to expand in subsequent phases. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 And Meta lost both phases of a landmark lawsuit brought by ⁠New Mexico in ​state court. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phases
  1. aspects
  2. stages
  3. conditions
  4. angles
  5. chapters
  6. shapes
  7. steps
  8. rigs
Noun
  • Oren’s particular calibration across all aspects of her atmosphere, design, pacing, and performances make that movie an especially fascinating film to revisit, as the reading of it differs quite wildly each time.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Classification societies are experts in the technical aspects of yacht construction and maintenance.
    — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of aspects
Noun
  • In the dying stages of the game, Messi hit each post in quick succession and then had a goal ruled out for offside before the full-time whistle sounded.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the earliest planning stages after the wedding date has been set, a couple should be sure to pick a venue that will serve the best food possible.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stages
Verb
  • The system conditions physicians to go above and beyond, to pre-round an hour before they're asked, to absorb expanding workloads without complaint, because that's what doctors do.
    — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • The discomfort stems not from graphic imagery, but from recognition — the realization that contemporary visual culture increasingly conditions audiences through loops of deferred resolution.
    — Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Definition of conditions
Noun
  • If sensors detect potential instability or loss of traction, the system can independently adjust rear-wheel angles, apply individual wheel braking, or modulate motor torque to maintain control.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Octobuddy Silicone Suction Phone Case Adhesive Mount Phone suctions are great for filming, video chats, and getting the best angles for photos—and Octobuddy comes highly recommended by Greene.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of angles
Noun
  • The tour route will give participants a closer look at several projects representing different chapters of 18th & Vine’s development.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The group has grown to six chapters, and several teens have started environmental projects of their own.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapters
Verb
  • But in some of the most critical races that will help decide control of the next Congress, several Democrats are openly sharing how their faith shapes them and their politics.
    — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In both his standup and his previous role on Ramy, Way is matter-of-fact about how living with muscular dystrophy shapes his relationships and sense of self.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • Roughly 10 miles from downtown in North Austin’s Domain district, this four-acre western-style retro hotel is near tech offices and steps from a wide mix of dining, designer shopping, and Rock Rose, the area’s nightlife hub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • According to Mann, the past approach to budget neutrality did not involve as many preapproval steps.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
Verb
  • There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of rigs

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