phase
noun
any of the major appearances or aspects in which a thing of varying modes or conditions manifests itself to the eye or mind.
are phasing
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present progressiveof phase.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“In others, we are phasing out roles that are no longer aligned with our evolving priorities and the new structure designed to strengthen our focus on growth.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
UC officials are phasing in the program, with plans to offer it to one-quarter of incoming students in fall 2023 and all undergraduates by 2030.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
Some automakers are phasing out AM radio in their vehicles — a move that has riled a cross-section of critics who believe that AM radio remains a helpful and necessary feature for drivers and passengers.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
Transportation officials are phasing in the debut of the new lanes, which stretch from the Beltway interchange in Fairfax to Gainesville in Prince William County.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
For students who are not receiving treatment at the hospital or are phasing out of it, the cost is $65 a week.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
