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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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Either way, the future is bright as one heck of a chapter came to a close Saturday night.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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But tornadoes have also cast a dark chapter on Central Florida’s history.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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But if the first charter is any indication, Coop will not be creating any drama this season.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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If power dynamics flare, stay steady and name your bottom line without drama, with calm timing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 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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The luteal phase, days 15 through 28, is dominated by progesterone, with appetite climbing, energy dropping and PMS symptoms peaking.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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How the cap would work Should the vote pass, the government would be obliged to pass measures to curb migration in two phases.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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