stage-managed

Definition of stage-managednext
past tense of stage-manage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managed
Verb
  • You can’t be truly trusted if you are being micromanaged or scared to make a mistake.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
  • What once was an obstacle to allowing others to help, has come under new management, finally allowing the rest of the family to jump in on the action without fear of being micromanaged.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Plus, you're protected with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, ensuring that nobody else can gain access but you.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
  • They are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Adebayo found a rhythm in the second half, scoring 15 points in the final two quarters while being guarded by reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Recently, when Gonzalez maimed three fingers in a firework accident and spent weeks in the hospital, his neighbors house-sat and guarded his belongings.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Panthers have safeguarded the depth at the position by bringing back Franks, a special teams ace, and Mitchell.
    Mike Kaye March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
  • That framework should also ensure that children are protected, censorship is prevented, copyrights are respected, and communities are safeguarded.
    Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The government planned to set up an emergency economic task force, led by Kim, to coordinate cross-ministerial efforts, the prime minister said at a press briefing, according to Yonhap News Agency.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Eventually, that work led Richard Jones to invest in property — and open Sub One.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Stage-managed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-managed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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