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stage-managing

verb

present participle of stage-manage
as in protecting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managing
  1. protecting
  2. micromanaging
  3. safeguarding
  4. guarding
  5. leading
Verb
  • Even though the practice is strictly regulated in Indonesia, Stewart learned that some fishers will break federal regulations (such as laws protecting threatened species like whale sharks) when faced with the lack of alternative income options.
    — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Two behavioral health experts who lead Voices for Georgia’s Children say that money should go toward protecting and healing children in mental health distress.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • Avoid micromanaging; instead, delegate tasks, show confidence in others, and encourage them to do their best.
    — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The document itself is an odd grab-bag of micromanaging grant processes, assertion of presidential power, and airing of cultural grievances.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Definition of micromanaging
Verb
  • Leo has emphasized the need to protect the dignity of all human life, from immigrants to the sick and unborn, most significantly in his inaugural encyclical on safeguarding human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Her remit includes safeguarding the group’s interests and overseeing compliance while working with executive management and Kering’s board of directors on governance and risk.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguarding
Verb
  • Suni Levi, one of the co-op leaders, was tasked with guarding her driveway and front yard.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Michigan’s top offensive lineman posts up at right tackle, armed with guarding million-dollar QB Bryce Underwood.
    — PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarding
Verb
  • Suicide remains the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and CDC data released this year show firearm suicides actually climbed to their highest level on record in 2025, topping 28,000.
    — Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Trump is also banking on America going full throttle on AI development despite voter resistance to data centers and recent alarming safety warnings from the leading AI companies.
    — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of leading
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“Stage-managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-managing. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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