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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
Ubah Ali, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Each of its claustrophobic acts is named after a hotel, as if the story were being staged in traditional, walled settings.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Katy Arnander, director of programming at SXSW London, teased this year’s conference program Tuesday evening at an event at a hip bar in the uber-cool neighborhood of Shoreditch, East London, where the festival is staged.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In partnership with Capital One Dining, Harris has staged two elaborate murder-mystery weekends, turning luxe properties into immersive theater sets where guests pay handsomely to play along.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2025, it was staged 36 times.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
The Colorado Avalanche staged something similar last December at the Paramount, reuniting players for the 30th anniversary of the organization’s first championship in Denver.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The awards will be staged at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on May 10, 2026.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Thus far, this vision has been explored via joy-making runway shows, the most recent of which played out in the Dojo de Paris, staged against the backdrop of a reconstructed NYC intersection smattered with crosswalk stripes and furniture.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
That data placed her in the parking lot of a Cub Foods that investigators say protesters staged at before heading to the church.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Each of its claustrophobic acts is named after a hotel, as if the story were being staged in traditional, walled settings.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Katy Arnander, director of programming at SXSW London, teased this year’s conference program Tuesday evening at an event at a hip bar in the uber-cool neighborhood of Shoreditch, East London, where the festival is staged.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In partnership with Capital One Dining, Harris has staged two elaborate murder-mystery weekends, turning luxe properties into immersive theater sets where guests pay handsomely to play along.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2025, it was staged 36 times.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
The Colorado Avalanche staged something similar last December at the Paramount, reuniting players for the 30th anniversary of the organization’s first championship in Denver.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The awards will be staged at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on May 10, 2026.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Thus far, this vision has been explored via joy-making runway shows, the most recent of which played out in the Dojo de Paris, staged against the backdrop of a reconstructed NYC intersection smattered with crosswalk stripes and furniture.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
Adjective
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Jurors also considered Meta’s failure to enforce its ban on users under 13, the role of its algorithms in prioritizing sensational or harmful content, and the prevalence of social media content about teen suicide.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot riding on the sensational K-pop group’s first album in four years, but its generic songs ring hollow and lack the vim and vigor of the band’s best work.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 1995, the owner of the Raiders, Al Davis, was offered about two hundred million dollars in public loans to move the team from Los Angeles back to its previous home in Oakland; when the team moved to Las Vegas, three decades later, it was promised nearly triple that amount.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, O'Connor petitioned the council to reopen the budget and presented a list of cuts and economies to right its finances.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Superintendent Crystal Hill presented her recommendation for next year’s budget to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Tuesday night.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Above each table, a showy chandelier mimics grapes on the vine, and below, abstract imagery inspired by California topography is woven into the carpet.—
Annemarie Dooling,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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They were modified, reproduced, and outfitted in showy décor, becoming a key way of getting around for working-class Filipinos.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The federal government collected the oil revenues but gave a disproportionately small share of the money back to the Niger Delta states.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The actions were made possible by the police accountability bill that had passed in Connecticut, which gave municipalities the right to grant civilian boards subpoena powers.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But all mangroves have elaborate root systems that hold the plants steady even when they're battered by waves and wind.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The marketing effort was a huge success, with one TikToker’s elaborate morning routine featuring Saratoga’s iconic blue bottle going viral.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, to add insult to injury, the Cavaliers carried a 109-87 lead into the fourth when Cleveland’s Evan Mobley ended the third quarter with a successful 32-foot buzzer-beating heave.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The contrast of her smokey eyes, noticeably created with softer brown tones instead of black or gray, adds drama to this red carpet look that stuns without feeling overdone.—
Nicole Catanese,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Staged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staged. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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