set the stage

phrase

: to provide the basis or background

this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

Examples of set the stage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This stark contrast in valuations and the differing perspectives between MLB and the Players Association are setting the stage for contentious negotiations, with a potential lockout looming. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Wheeler retired Miami in order in the first inning, setting the stage for his teammates to jump ahead 1-0 in the bottom half. — Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Brownell’s roots are deep in Connecticut and his education set the stage for knowing a thing or two about the world of big money. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Seiya Suzuki also homered for the Cubs and Jacob Webb (5-2) left the bases loaded in the top of the 10th to set the stage for Crow-Armstrong, who drove in automatic runner Carson Kelly. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for set the stage

• disengage
• interstage
• macrophage
• multistage
• age
• gauge
• phage
• plage
• rage
• wage
• alienage
• assuage