Thesaurus results for STAGE-MANAGING

stage-managing

verb

present participle of stage-manage

as in protecting

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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 An empty hour might be worth protecting from your own good intentions.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The reforms are aimed at better protecting victims of domestic violence and stalking.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of protecting

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There is a thin line between observing the process and progress and micromanaging employees in it.

— Adithyan RK, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of micromanaging

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Her proposal calls for abolishing multiple government agencies that are critical to safeguarding our national security without providing definitive alternatives that would ensure their missions continue.

— Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
So basically, this sunscreen is not only pleasant to wear, but superb at safeguarding skin against damage.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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On November 6, 1956, British and French troops were scything through Port Said, the Egyptian city guarding the entrance to one of the world’s most-important waterways.

— David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
His administration has insisted that no armed federal officials would be guarding the polls on Election Day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of guarding

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Reaves embodied Doncic in almost every way Sunday, leading the Lakers to a 121-116 win over the Detroit Pistons as Doncic sat out with low back tightness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
At least two new incoming Democratic senators expressed some reservations Sunday about Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who's expected to be reelected to his post after leading his party back to the majority.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

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