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noun

ˈstāj How to pronounce stage (audio)
Definition of stagenext
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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 lawsuit expanded on that, accusing the village of obfuscating the nature of the development during the earlier stages of approvals. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The podcast will explore the strategies and decisions shaping the next stage of growth in women’s sports. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
Since its inception, more than 160 productions have been staged, reaching more than 6 million people. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 The event will be staged mainly in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. — Rafael Nam, NPR, 30 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
  • The team sent Kelsey Mitchell and Monique Billings to the podium with head coach Stephanie White.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, the hotel rooms themselves will likely be confined to the podium and the Howland building at the base, rather than inside the column of the Tower itself, unless an extraordinary amount of money is sunk into the project.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of podium
Noun
  • Spanning five acres of land, this remote residence has plenty of room for everyone (humans and animals) to stretch their legs after a long drive.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Its pilots fly with SkyBreathe software that adjusts routes and flight profiles in real time to burn less fuel, and the airline flew one A350 delivery leg from Singapore on a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of leg
Noun
  • There’s no need to rush past this chapter, these feelings, or this moment.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the tattoo machine hummed across her leg, Savanna Georges watched another chapter of her faith take shape in ink.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter
Noun
  • And of course, the producers had to mix up some drama by having each designer call out another as the weakest competitor.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Collins tries to refocus the conversation back on his conservative agenda, Democrats are working hard to ensure voters don’t forget about the drama.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of drama
Verb
  • Investigators presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office earlier Tuesday for filing consideration.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation remains ongoing, and the case has been presented to the district attorney for consideration.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • States claim significant tax revenue losses to these platforms, which operate without traditional gambling taxes or age restrictions.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The video on the social media platform appears to have since been taken down.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of platform
Noun
  • Some players take laps around the track or listen to music, but Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy’s pre-game ritual is different.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The spa Uniquely for the Danish capital, Villa Copenhagen boasts a roof-top lap pool, outdoor and heated, with a bar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of lap
Noun
  • Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This next phase is a kick up to 2,000, spread across Los Angeles County.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of phase

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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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