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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
Josh Gross, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
Making a protein from its gene is a two-stage affair.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2026
ABC News, 19 June 2026
The pattern holds nationwide, because staging a fan fest can cost about $1 million a day with little FIFA support, a figure so high that Boston cut its festival to 16 days, less than half the tournament.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
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Noun
Scoreless against Bosnia and Herzegovina for nearly 75 minutes on Thursday, Yakin’s changes following a hydration break broke the game wide open, as Switzerland defeated their European counterparts 4-1 in the second stage of Group B play in the FIFA World Cup.
—Josh Gross, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
Making a protein from its gene is a two-stage affair.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2026
Verb
In recent days, relatives’ groups have staged protests while Mexico serves as a co-host of the FIFA World Cup.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
The pattern holds nationwide, because staging a fan fest can cost about $1 million a day with little FIFA support, a figure so high that Boston cut its festival to 16 days, less than half the tournament.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
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While the women cruised to victory, the American men’s path to the podium encountered significant turbulence.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When Detroit was eventually on the clock, the venue erupted for several minutes until general manager Manon Rhéaume arrived at the podium to make her selection.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But the win was a costly one since Canada, which entered the tournament missing three starters to injury, lost another early in the second half when midfielder Ismael Kone was carted off on a stretcher with an apparent broken leg after Qatar’s Assim Madibo clipped him from behind.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Koné was in straight shock when the injury occurred, holding his leg at first and then placing his hands on his head.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Now, after beginning a new chapter with the Red Sox, Suarez has found himself back in the spotlight for both his performance and his potential return to his former home for a special event later this summer.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new chapter in his storied career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The drama surrounding the Kennedy Center – beyond the performances staged inside – began after Congress approved $258 million to renovate the building.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Their drama is already stale, and between Nathan’s touchiness and Joe’s mistreatment of women, their fight over who is a better guy, a better seaman, a better worker, a better boyfriend is disengaging at best and aggravating at worst.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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During the board meeting, CalPERS’ staff also presented preliminary premiums for health plans in 2027.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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George Pino’s attorneys began presenting their case on Tuesday, calling to the stand his wife and two of the girls who were on the boat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The plane was on its third flight Sunday morning, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking platform.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The film, like its predecessor, takes aim at Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg — this time focusing on allegations that Facebook ignored internal warnings about the platform’s effects on young users and mental health.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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In this case, a single comfortable chair and a lap desk might be enough furniture for your balcony.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The Tartan Army duly took a victory lap with kilts and bagpipes.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Debating the ‘Suez moment’ As the two sides enter into the next phase of negotiation, observers are watching closely for what exactly the US gained from a conflict that took a heavy global economic toll.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That’s why the next phase of AI adoption will likely depend less on raw automation and more on tempo alignment.—
Patricia Camden,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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