stage-manages

present tense third-person singular of stage-manage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-manages
Verb
  • And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the camp’s reprieve, which protects those housed there from possible forcible removal to Afghanistan, residents have little hope of being allowed to enter the United States.
    — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Nearly everyone safeguards their former glory, earned or not.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly eight in ten Florida voters support maintaining our long-standing school vaccine safeguards.
    — Kas Miller, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Dolphins interior linemen like center Aaron Brewer and guards Kadyn Proctor and Jonah Savaiinaea could get matchups against seven-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But neither Knox nor guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, who both signed an Exhibit 10 with the Magic earlier this month, are eligible to sign a two-way contract.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Soon, the leader speaks first, corrects too quickly, micromanages decisions and surrounds themselves with people who have learned that agreement is safer than curiosity.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • As Arkansas families navigate a new education landscape, asking the right questions can help ensure that choice leads not just to change, but to growth, stability, and opportunity for the students who matter most.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • When his inquiry leads directly to a ruthless corporate chairman played by Tony Leung Ka-fai, the two seasoned operators become locked in a battle of wits.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Stage-manages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-manages. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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