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to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year
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Recent Examples of staged
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The most recent editions have been staged in Saudi Arabia, with this year’s matches in Jeddah at King Abdullah Sports City.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The protest is being staged near the Whipple Federal Building, which has been the command center for federal agents.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Roughly one hundred Uffizi staffers staged a demonstration in the courtyard of the venerable Florence institution on January 4, protesting an effective layoff of the museum’s casual workers spurred by a change in service managers.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Jan. 2026
The 27-year-old solo travel content creator, who has gone viral for traveling to destinations across the globe for just 24 hours, is pushing back against rumors that his content is staged after followers accused him of faking his trips.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Through a series of incidents, some staged, Pine gains Roper's trust, who even gives him a new identity.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The crime is notable because the victim was stabbed many times and staged with a taunting message, and because nobody in Dahlonega has ever had to deal with a murder before, other than Jack Harper (Bernthal), a detective and native son who once worked in Atlanta.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
In 1979, radical Islamists staged a revolution and overthrew the Iranian government of the former shah.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Steer clear of anything that looks straight out of a stock image or generically staged home.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The most recent editions have been staged in Saudi Arabia, with this year’s matches in Jeddah at King Abdullah Sports City.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The protest is being staged near the Whipple Federal Building, which has been the command center for federal agents.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Roughly one hundred Uffizi staffers staged a demonstration in the courtyard of the venerable Florence institution on January 4, protesting an effective layoff of the museum’s casual workers spurred by a change in service managers.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Jan. 2026
The 27-year-old solo travel content creator, who has gone viral for traveling to destinations across the globe for just 24 hours, is pushing back against rumors that his content is staged after followers accused him of faking his trips.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Through a series of incidents, some staged, Pine gains Roper's trust, who even gives him a new identity.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The crime is notable because the victim was stabbed many times and staged with a taunting message, and because nobody in Dahlonega has ever had to deal with a murder before, other than Jack Harper (Bernthal), a detective and native son who once worked in Atlanta.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
In 1979, radical Islamists staged a revolution and overthrew the Iranian government of the former shah.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
Adjective
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His downfield accuracy on a handful of throws down the stretch, after an entire season of taking an absolute beating in the pocket, has been sensational.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of two daughters born in Paris to Louis and Anne-Marie Bardot, Brigitte, like Monroe, charted her course from successful model (the cover of Elle) to a credible, if not sensational, actress.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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More than 70 percent of ECHL players voted to walk away, just before Christmas, despite being offered a 20 percent pay bump by the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company presented the AIR ONE, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, after Chew instructed jurors on how to evaluate opening statements, Baker presented surveillance footage from Building 10, Stanford’s executive offices.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mangold has a showy falsetto that heightens Noah’s vulnerable longing, but the duets with Cheers’ Allie aren’t lyrically sophisticated enough to provide the relationship with much depth.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Elia boasts a large lineup of shareable appetizers, including the showy saganaki, and diners rave about the lamb, octopus, sea bass and seafood paella entrees.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cooking elaborate healthy meals is one of those aspirational goals that lives in a world where time is infinite.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
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After being laid off from his longtime job at a paper mill, Man-su (Lee Byung Hun) creates an elaborate scheme to murder his potential competitors for another job.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Audrey Scheck, the founder of Audrey Scheck Design, agrees that fake greenery, especially when low quality, is overdone.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sparkly without being overdone, this manicure feels luxurious, glamorous, and perfectly balanced.—
Kat Suico,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Staged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staged. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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