stage-manage

Definition of stage-managenext

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Recent Examples of stage-manage 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 Taylor Swift and Katy Perry’s feud — over backup dancers, of all things — was still partly stage-managed. Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stage-manage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-manage
Verb
  • Switzerland, which has long remained neutral in international military conflicts, also moved to adopt a security policy on Friday that would protect itself from a future Russian attack.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The lawsuit also sought to block roving patrols making stops and arrests based solely on race, language and occupation, and to protect access to counsel rights for people in detention.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ultimately, that is why smart policymakers don’t try to micromanage economic systems.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Alston also alleged the trustees micromanaged the hiring of key leaders.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Leo also scrapped Francis’ plan to move parts of the Vatican’s secret archives and library off-site, ordering a new building inside the city-state to safeguard its trove of manuscripts.
    Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The two measures were among 13 bills Newsom enacted as a package designed to safeguard young people from technology seen as putting them at risk, including greater online privacy protection for minors.
    Reuters, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As a rock star, Chrissie Hynde has always been a bit of a paradox — gnarly but cerebral, ferocious yet guarded.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The right side of the offensive line — tackle Armand Membou and guard Joe Tippmann — didn’t allow a single pressure.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Stage-manage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-manage. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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