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“Fazed” or “Phased”

fazed / phased are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

fazed f·EY·z·d

  • verbdisturb the composure of.

phased f·EY·z·d

  • verbarrange in phases or stages.
  • verbadjust so as to be in a synchronized condition.
Usage

Examples in context

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“fazed”

  • …(the weekly host was gradually fazed out of the show later

“phased”

  • …nuclear power plants have been phased out, but most (as of…
  • …a Master Plan for a phased and organised development of KKIA…
  • …system is now gradually being phased out in favor of buses…
  • …Rover Group and was finally phased out as a brand in
  • …Electronic controls of the transmission phased out the old hydraulic/mechanically controlled
  • …and the short-wheelbase version was phased out in most markets.
  • …the Barnsley brand will be phased out by July.
  • Air divisions were gradually phased out of the Air Force…
  • …War II, the ships were phased out of service and by…
  • …in the character quickly being phased out early in season 2…

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