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noun

ˈstāj How to pronounce stage (audio)
Definition of stagenext
1
as in podium
a level usually raised surface spoke to the audience from a small stage in front

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2
as in leg
a portion of a trip this is only the first stage of the journey

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3
as in chapter
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the last stage of the project

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4
as in drama
the public performance of plays drawn to the stage as a career

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stage

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verb

ˈstāj How to pronounce stage (audio)
as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year

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Recent Examples of stage
Noun
The singer-songwriter, actress and model has already brought multiple boot looks to the stage. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 The only thing that was happening there were the tours going through empty sound stages, talking about the work that used to be done there. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026
Verb
Lastly, the price of staging the next two events must reflect the reality of another disruptive Middle Eastern campaign. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 Especially in Milan and Paris, hips were deliberately made the center of attention and staged in ways that were sometimes more dramatic, sometimes less so. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
  1. podium
  2. leg
  3. chapter
  4. drama
  5. present
  6. platform
  7. lap
  8. phase
Noun
  • Eight out of 10 podiums this season have featured at least one Ferrari driver, and the Italian team secured two wins in three races (Barcelona and Silverstone).
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • When Spain assembled on the podium to accept the World Cup trophy, which had been Argentina’s moments earlier, the South Americans turned their backs.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of podium
Noun
  • In late June, Elsadig was sitting at a water truck station when a drone strike hit the area, severing his left leg.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The final leg departed Seattle late that night and landed the next morning in Miami.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of leg
Noun
  • Accommodation for 12 guests is complemented by a cinema, gym and an extensive watersports inventory, making Slipstream an excellent choice for guests who want the eclipse to become one unforgettable chapter in a chic Mediterranean charter.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Demonstrators chanted and sang alongside Singing Resistance Chicago, a local chapter of a national movement that uses public singing to protest immigration policies.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of chapter
Noun
  • Season 2, out now, improves upon the first, offering even more land feuds, scheming, family drama, and suspense.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2026
  • That had come out somewhere in between the baby drama and the daddy-ramming drama.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 23 July 2026
Definition of drama
Verb
  • But if the opportunity presented itself, both actresses were game.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026
  • The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • That network exists because of the platform her employer once had to be talked into.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • More than 50 of the players competing in this summer’s World Cup have featured on its platform, including France and PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Warren Zaire-Emery.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of platform
Noun
  • Instead, most Republicans stood firm in a critical hearing with an administration waging a hugely unpopular war, while Democrats highlighted the gap between its premature victory laps and the current stalemate.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Notes of ripe tropical fruit, citrus, and heaps of rich sweetness ride alongside a smooth finish that keeps you coming back for another lap.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of lap
Noun
  • Now, doctors get your latest cycle phase, symptoms, sleep score, steps and temperature deviation sent straight to their clinical dashboards so your stats are all in one place.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 July 2026
  • The Shift Redefining The Aftermarket The evolution of the automotive aftermarket has unfolded in two major phases.
    — Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of phase

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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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