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Recent Examples of stage-manage
Bush was in constant contact with Mikhail Gorbachev to stage-manage the structured collapse of the Soviet empire.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
So is the expectation that life itself can be stage-managed into submission.
—Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026
But when the show never ends, the need to stage-manage doesn’t either.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2026
For example, with the Foundation’s stage-managing, downtown Mount Vernon saw the rebuild (with AF funds) of a former town square eyesore that is now the lovely Mount Vernon Grand Hotel.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
So says Eleanor, who embodies the movie’s reality principle, not only handling the logistics of the ailing architect’s hospital stay and of Jin’s visit but also stage-managing, with unseen but adroit string-pulling, Casey’s new future.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry’s feud — over backup dancers, of all things — was still partly stage-managed.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Most of Biden’s media appearances have been stage-managed and sparing, and recently, they have been used as a form of damage control.
—Candy Woodall, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
So is the expectation that life itself can be stage-managed into submission.
—Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026
But when the show never ends, the need to stage-manage doesn’t either.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2026
For example, with the Foundation’s stage-managing, downtown Mount Vernon saw the rebuild (with AF funds) of a former town square eyesore that is now the lovely Mount Vernon Grand Hotel.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
So says Eleanor, who embodies the movie’s reality principle, not only handling the logistics of the ailing architect’s hospital stay and of Jin’s visit but also stage-managing, with unseen but adroit string-pulling, Casey’s new future.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry’s feud — over backup dancers, of all things — was still partly stage-managed.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Most of Biden’s media appearances have been stage-managed and sparing, and recently, they have been used as a form of damage control.
—Candy Woodall, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-manage
Verb
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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On Wednesday, Raman said her administration would focus on lowering housing costs, protecting renters, reducing homelessness, improving city services, strengthening emergency response systems, supporting small businesses and fighting to retain jobs in the entertainment industry.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The document itself is an odd grab-bag of micromanaging grant processes, assertion of presidential power, and airing of cultural grievances.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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That might look like remembering the name of a tenant’s dog, checking in on how a vendor’s week is going or finding ways to motivate your staff without micromanaging them.—
Alex Vasquez,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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To safeguard users every mile of the trip, the trailer has 360-degree monitoring, automotive-grade brakes (including ABS, EBD, and ESC), smoke and gas sensors, and complete vehicle diagnostics.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The paper’s co-authors Elgidius Ichumbaki and Peter Schmidt argue that Tanzanian state groups charged with safeguarding Laetoli and three other sites that are critical to human history have dismissed the concerns of conservationists and local communities in the interests of tourism.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Tuesday evening, the NBA announced that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama would not be assessed a flagrant foul for his push of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Monday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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For much of the night, McBride also guarded Paige Bueckers, the former Hopkins High School standout, who led Dallas (7-4) with 23 points but had just two assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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“Stage-manage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-manage. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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