stage-managing

present participle of stage-manage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managing
Verb
  • The partner of another player, Héctor Bello, died while protecting their toddler, Bello said Saturday on social media.
    Anabella González, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Once your car hits 100,000 miles, the manufacturer's warranty is done protecting you.
    Michael Kurko, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • That might look like remembering the name of a tenant’s dog, checking in on how a vendor’s week is going or finding ways to motivate your staff without micromanaging them.
    Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • While challenges like integration complexity exist, CC is a cornerstone for safe AI innovation, offering resilience against sophisticated threats and safeguarding privacy in the evolving digital landscape.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Why is safeguarding the value of free speech so important to our democracy?
    Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Publicly, both players have been complimentary of one another, although Brooks didn’t hide his frustration on Monday when asked about guarding the two-time MVP.
    Eric Koreen, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • As businesses in Hollywood and other sectors face more consolidation and competition, executives are getting richly compensated more for their role in leading companies through challenging times.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
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“Stage-managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-managing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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