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as in drama
the public performance of plays
drawn to the stage as a career
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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
Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
In a sneak peek video into Season 12, the cast of employees at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant sets the stage for some dramatic pumping, partying, and picking sides.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
About a month before bulldozers took to the East Wing, Adams and other former Nixon staffers staged a letter-writing campaign to the National Capital Planning Commission.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Sustainability leaders are getting on with it, less time on stage, more time in spreadsheets and supplier calls.
—Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
In a sneak peek video into Season 12, the cast of employees at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant sets the stage for some dramatic pumping, partying, and picking sides.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Earlier this year the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and the CFDA staged the second edition of a New York Fashion Week showroom with two American and 10 Danish designers who prioritize environmental responsibility, ethical sourcing and innovative design.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
About a month before bulldozers took to the East Wing, Adams and other former Nixon staffers staged a letter-writing campaign to the National Capital Planning Commission.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
Noun
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The tension was so palpable that one bidder wouldn’t even let Bacs finish his introduction of the timepiece from the podium.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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On just about every shift after that, Michkov appeared to be a player who had regained his skating legs and confidence.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The wide-leg pants and cap-sleeve top strike that sweet spot between relaxed and refined, while the soft, stretchy fabric keeps you comfy from takeoff to touchdown.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The final chapter of Stranger Things is set to release in three parts.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The latest chapter came in the Div.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The race came with some drama as a late caution sent the finale into overtime.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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But there was a moment of minor drama in the first half.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Researchers present the AeroMap framework to rapidly generate aerodynamic performance maps for evaluating both on- and off-design aerodynamic characteristics of wing-body configurations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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An active member of the local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter and well-known for cooking and selling food to raise funds for her church, the boycott presented Gilmore with the opportunity to amplify her talents.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk raised fears of political violence in America as well as questions about the responsibility of social media companies pertaining to images of violence posted on their platforms.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This car is a rolling research platform, validating materials and aero solutions that will influence future hypercar engineering.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Larson, 33, completed the feat earning the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series title during the final laps of Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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After more than 50 years on the road, Journey is preparing for one last victory lap.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Jake and Jamilah try to orient themselves in this new and unexpected phase back in their childhood home.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The multi-disciplinary firm can help clients through every phase of a project, from lot or home selection to construction administration.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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