as in offered
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
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Last October, Luke Combs and Eric Church, both North Carolina natives, staged a massive benefit show at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Many have staged picket lines outside the shuttering locations, and have used the closures to support their broader case for unionization.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The photos were of the actual proposal, Swift told Norton, despite some assuming they were staged.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
During his question-and-answer session at the conference on Thursday, Masters talked with pride about the pre-season friendly tournaments the Premier League has staged in Asia and North America over the last two decades.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Workers United members have staged rallies over the last week calling for improved staffing in stores and higher take-home pay as negotiations for a new contract with Starbucks have stalled.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Mud and music Billed as largest outdoor single-day music festival in the country, Rock Fest was staged in the mid- to late 1990s at Smithville Lake, Longview Lake and Sandstone Amphitheater before settling in at Liberty Memorial/Penn Valley Park in 2004.
—Dan Kelly
october 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The Biennale, staged in these same spaces, carried forward that mercantile energy -- but with art as its new currency.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The former is a living history exhibit with demonstrations of the community's craft and dance practices, while the latter is a sweeping theatrical performance of the Eastern Band’s history, staged in an open-air amphitheater from the end of May to the middle of August every year.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Last October, Luke Combs and Eric Church, both North Carolina natives, staged a massive benefit show at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Many have staged picket lines outside the shuttering locations, and have used the closures to support their broader case for unionization.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The photos were of the actual proposal, Swift told Norton, despite some assuming they were staged.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
During his question-and-answer session at the conference on Thursday, Masters talked with pride about the pre-season friendly tournaments the Premier League has staged in Asia and North America over the last two decades.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Workers United members have staged rallies over the last week calling for improved staffing in stores and higher take-home pay as negotiations for a new contract with Starbucks have stalled.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Mud and music Billed as largest outdoor single-day music festival in the country, Rock Fest was staged in the mid- to late 1990s at Smithville Lake, Longview Lake and Sandstone Amphitheater before settling in at Liberty Memorial/Penn Valley Park in 2004.
—Dan Kelly
october 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The Biennale, staged in these same spaces, carried forward that mercantile energy -- but with art as its new currency.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
Verb
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The Aztecs offered two complimentary tickets to season ticket holders and also distributed tickets at community events.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tapping into the skate resurgence, the brand also offered up a new cupsole sneaker — and boat shoes and loafers were among the other key styles.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Often sensational in tone and light on substance, these reports typically allege that a company has misstated its financial condition, overstated business prospects, or engaged in improper practices.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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This is the same front office that let Calais Campbell sign a one-year deal that could potentially be worth $6 million with the Arizona Cardinals, letting the forceful defensive lineman, and sensational team leader walk out the door without a fight.—
Omar Kelly
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film presented a new twist on the modern classic, according to Paramount Pictures, the production house behind the film.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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So what interested me was definitely the complexity of this character, who is presented not as being all peaches and cream, but as a character with very dark, even toxic, aspects of her personality.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Democratic nominee for mayor also gave a speech at an African Methodist church, an effort to bridge the gap with apprehensive Black voters.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For houseplant lovers looking to upgrade from a classic Monstera deliciosa, 'Esqueleto' is just as showy and impressive, with even more dramatic leaves.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Federal officers carried four people into the ICE facility on Tuesday night, according to CNN affiliate KATU.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the changes would result in the 10-term congresswoman’s district shifting rightward by about 15 points, Kamala Harris still would have carried it by nearly 13% in the presidential election.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scottish powerhouse Lewis Capaldi performed on the episode.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The hospital performed a little over 4,000 deliveries in 2024, the most reported by any area hospital to the Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tailgate spots are passed down for generations, tents are outfitted with chandeliers and furniture, and the food goes beyond the basic game day dips with elaborate menus, signature cocktails, and real silverware.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Klum already teased this year’s elaborate look sharing three photos of what appeared to be a 3D model in the works.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Staged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staged. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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