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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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
But the government wants all homes in the UK to have phased out gas-fired boilers by 2035.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2023
Some employers have phased retirement programs that allow people to cut back to part-time work while retaining a paycheck and benefits.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
His taste buds seemed to have phased into the shadow world permanently.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
