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

More missiles, many more options This would significantly expand the ship’s ability to protect an entire naval task group, rather than primarily concentrating on defending itself and nearby assets.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Russia imposed temporary export controls on helium in April to protect its domestic supply.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of protect

Verb

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
Too often, the vision is not clear, which causes leaders to have to micromanage and check in more often, which can lead to unproductive employees.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of micromanage

Verb

On the other hand, automation can optimize the return on human capital if it is used to eliminate low-value tasks while safeguarding the organization’s long-term human innovative capacity.

— Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
In 2023, amidst the collapse of Credit Suisse, Ermotti returned to lead UBS, spearheading the historic emergency acquisition of Credit Suisse to safeguard Swiss financial stability.

— , CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Verb

The Heat’s four Exhibit 10 contract players are Ausar, center Kylor Kelley, forward Gabe Madsen and guard Bez Mbeng.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026