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staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year
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Recent Examples of staged
Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The company had also recently staged a high-profile Cybertruck delivery event in Dubai’s Al Marmoom desert, handing over 63 vehicles in January, just weeks before tensions escalated.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, in Bern, carnival organizers staged two anti-papal plays, one which criticized the by then common Catholic practice of selling indulgences for money, and another which dramatized Luther’s confrontation with the Vatican.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
The three major indexes staged a big rally yesterday, ending their tough month and quarter on a high note.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
When Argentina hosted in 1978, the military junta that had taken power two years earlier staged elaborate ceremonies as markers of the country’s stability amid growing evidence of violent political repression.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
It’s all staged with hyper-realistic lighting and enough jump-cuts to suggest that something momentous is going on.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The malicious dependency was staged 18 hours in advance.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Dozens of Rohingya staged protests against the new system on Tuesday, calling for the restoration of full rations.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The new biennials that emerged in non-Western cities in these years offered an alternative to this idea that difference necessarily leads to conflict, proposing spaces in which difference could be staged without being territorialized.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The company had also recently staged a high-profile Cybertruck delivery event in Dubai’s Al Marmoom desert, handing over 63 vehicles in January, just weeks before tensions escalated.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, in Bern, carnival organizers staged two anti-papal plays, one which criticized the by then common Catholic practice of selling indulgences for money, and another which dramatized Luther’s confrontation with the Vatican.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
The three major indexes staged a big rally yesterday, ending their tough month and quarter on a high note.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
When Argentina hosted in 1978, the military junta that had taken power two years earlier staged elaborate ceremonies as markers of the country’s stability amid growing evidence of violent political repression.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
It’s all staged with hyper-realistic lighting and enough jump-cuts to suggest that something momentous is going on.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The malicious dependency was staged 18 hours in advance.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Dozens of Rohingya staged protests against the new system on Tuesday, calling for the restoration of full rations.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
Adjective
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After Ohtani’s first-inning walk — which extended his overall on-base streak to 37 games — the Dodgers’ sensational leadoff man went 0 for 3 at the plate, including being called out on a challenge that resulted in a double play in the sixth inning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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That immediacy is a sensational feeling and hard to replicate any other way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 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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The 30th Webby Awards, hosted by The Daily Show‘s Josh Johnson, will be presented live on Monday, May 11, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City and streamed on the Webby Awards YouTube channel.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Asilomar conference presented a different kind of response.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Noah is really careful about not having any performances in the show, like with showy moments.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The heated in-ground pool and bluestone patio in the backyard sit naturally within the space, and the overall effect is more understated than showy.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Acuña’s legs contributed to Vargas’ sixth RBI, which gave the Sox a 9-3 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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