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
  • The new mRNA flu vaccine is also an option, as it was found in one study to be 27% more effective at protecting against illnesses in older adults than a standard shot.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Commanders at military bases and personnel protecting critical infrastructure often do not have the legal authority to destroy or degrade drones that illegally fly into their airspace.
    — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of protecting
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  • 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
  • The world's largest oil buyer has slashed its imports after the war broke out, tapping into its stockpiles, keeping a lid on global oil prices and safeguarding its economy.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In 1995, after Selena’s tragic death at the hands of Yolanda Saldivar, the former president of her fan club, Abraham dedicated his life to safeguarding her legacy and overseeing primary control over her estate.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguarding
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  • Clingan has all the makings of a rim monster who could improve his technique guarding on the perimeter enough to make his drop coverage work in the postseason.
    — Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of each broker guarding a separate list of properties, brokers shared information so buyers and sellers could find one another more easily.
    — Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarding
Verb
  • In the second, Sal Stewart picked up his MLB-leading 107th RBI with a sacrifice fly.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Brown got the start, leading the Hawkeyes to touchdowns on their first three series before Hecklinski made his first appearance.
    — John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 6 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 11 Sep. 2026.

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