Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managed
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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 -
Allen even complained that he was being micromanaged about a week before the Tamarac murders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a child, Sky Roberts remembers how his big sister Virginia protected him.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Wizards hope that an early lottery pick will join that nucleus this offseason, but the team owes a top-eight protected 2026 first-round pick to the New York Knicks.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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He’s guarded some of the best players in the league.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nancy Guthrie's home was safeguarded by a Nest doorbell camera, a common security option for many Americans.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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All those billion plus users need to upgrade to ensure their phones and data are safeguarded.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But with many of those houses (Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Gucci – the list goes on) led creatively by men, American designers see themselves as a meaningful contrast, and their salability as a point of strength.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Isaac Asuma led the U with 15 points, with three 3-pointers; Cade Tyson chipped in 12, including five free throws; and Bobby Durkin added 11 with three treys.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Stage-managed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-managed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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