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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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Rob Martin was sensational for High Point, scoring 23 points.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Blakes has had a sensational sophomore season, leading the country in scoring with 27 points a game.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, one of the officials said the Spanish Embassy in Havana has a significant excess of fuel and had offered it to other European embassies facing similar shortages, only to be denied permission to do so by Cuban authorities.—
MATTHEW LEE,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Children and adolescents ages 2 to 18 without other high-risk factors, such as immunosuppression, can receive and should be offered the vaccine if they were not immunized before, according to the guidance.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 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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There’s something to be said for the persistence of these artists in grinding through and realizing such elaborate historical films in the face of enormous, unforeseen, catastrophic logistical challenges.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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In Atlanta’s cocktail bars, elaborate garnishes are taking center stage as much as the glassware and ingredients.—
Caroline Eubanks,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Much like Cam Newton did for the Panthers, albeit with less team success, Walker carried the Hornets throughout the 2010s.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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