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.
have phased
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present perfectof phase.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Schultz’s original bill would have phased out pesticides with PFAs and put California in line with Maine and Minnesota, which passed laws restricting their use.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Last week, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said children should have "phased and gradual access" to social media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
“It would be good if more people could have phased retirements because older people have a lot to offer and have knowledge and experience. But it’s hard to get those part-time jobs.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Some manufacturers already have phased out using the dye in their products, like Dole, which eliminated it from its fruit bowls in 2023.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
His taste buds seemed to have phased into the shadow world permanently.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
