Thesaurus results for STAGE-MANAGE

stage-manage

verb

Definition of stage-manage

as in to protect

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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

Its developers believe the design could eventually protect EOD teams handling several types of unexploded ordnance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
That approach protects revenue while ensuring customers are treated fairly.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of protect

Verb

There is a thin line between observing the process and progress and micromanaging employees in it.

— Adithyan RK, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Making the case for micromanaging This is not the first time that Chesky has talked of a new beginning for his company.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of micromanage

Verb

Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen argues the city needs to join with other municipalities to help change or repeal the Live Local Act in an effort to safeguard their communities.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Her proposal calls for abolishing multiple government agencies that are critical to safeguarding our national security without providing definitive alternatives that would ensure their missions continue.

— Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Verb

Tempers seemed to flare between Flemings and Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
In Serbia, armed police could be seen guarding the bank's offices in Belgrade after dozens of customers stood in long lines over the weekend trying to withdraw their savings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026