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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
Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Directed by Tiago Rosa-Rosso, the film stages a gently absurd domestic scenario that drifts between comedy and unease, unfoldig like a theatrical chamber piece where logic slips and all is up for questioning.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been accused by a lot of people of damaging the sport by staging fights that are more bit than boxing.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Directed by Tiago Rosa-Rosso, the film stages a gently absurd domestic scenario that drifts between comedy and unease, unfoldig like a theatrical chamber piece where logic slips and all is up for questioning.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
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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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Reagan and Wyman were among the most powerful couples in Hollywood at the time of adoption, having met on the set of the 1938 military comedy Brother Rat, and with Wyman winning an Oscar for her performance in the gritty drama Johnny Belinda in 1948.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year, perhaps more than any other in recent memory, is primed for drama.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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The top two sides from each of the four groups will progress to the Super 8 phase (two groups of four), with semi-finals and a final thereafter.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The details of the second phase of the agreement are yet to be agreed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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