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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
Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
It was staged in 2020 by theater director Evgenia Berkovich.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The plays will be staged on back-to-back weekends, May 15-17 and May 22-24, at the Little Theatre, Building D-121, with evening and matinee performances to be announced.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Since then, the Joffrey Ballet staged a steampunk retelling.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In March 2023, UTLA staged a sympathy strike, joining the three-day walkout of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
For eight years, the Guggenheim family has staged live theatrical performances, presented retro and current films and hosted community events — the city’s only such blend of entertainment.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Even for businesses along North Congress Avenue, where several big activations and SXSW’s block party are being staged, traffic has not been the same as in previous years.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Zabinski’s firm plans events for private clients, corporations, and nonprofits around the world, with celebrations staged everywhere from European cities to remote islands.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Now the Dallas company is mounting the regional premiere and first fully staged version of Lyons’ Pure Glitter.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
It was staged in 2020 by theater director Evgenia Berkovich.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The plays will be staged on back-to-back weekends, May 15-17 and May 22-24, at the Little Theatre, Building D-121, with evening and matinee performances to be announced.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Since then, the Joffrey Ballet staged a steampunk retelling.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In March 2023, UTLA staged a sympathy strike, joining the three-day walkout of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
For eight years, the Guggenheim family has staged live theatrical performances, presented retro and current films and hosted community events — the city’s only such blend of entertainment.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Even for businesses along North Congress Avenue, where several big activations and SXSW’s block party are being staged, traffic has not been the same as in previous years.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Zabinski’s firm plans events for private clients, corporations, and nonprofits around the world, with celebrations staged everywhere from European cities to remote islands.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
Adjective
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Best actress favorite Jessie Buckley is absolutely sensational as Agnes, who's married to Will (Paul Mescal) and raises the kids while the Bard works in London.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Then the comeback turned into a sensational finish.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her previous story had offered no reason to expect this seismic turn of events!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The couple stayed one additional night at their original resort after management offered guests affected by cancellations a 50% discount from the regular rate of about $1,500.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Younger said Presidio Junction presented a solid opportunity to invest in perhaps the area’s largest retail center other than Alliance Town Center, at a prime location that’s still growing.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These charming cool-season flowers are known for their showy, delicate, papery blooms and exceptional vase life.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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These blooms are an African native called stinknet — an unflattering name for a showy flower — that have taken over Maricopa County and is knocking on the doors of others, such as Pima.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Girl Scout Ava Duff gave a speech and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by other speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony at the first lady’s grave site in Yorba Linda.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Deputies gave him several doses of Narcan, a medicine that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, and began CPR, the sheriff’s office said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other audience members, particularly those seated on the stage, played much more elaborate roles.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the elaborate, leftist underground in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, their network of resistance is accidental and humane.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The controversy has carried into the offseason, apparently prompting at least one prominent UNC football alumnus to forgo attending games in person when the 2026 season begins this fall.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Long before that, the site marked the end point of the New River, the 17th-century canal that carried fresh drinking water from Hertfordshire into the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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