stage-managed

Definition of stage-managednext
past tense of stage-manage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managed
Verb
  • You can’t be truly trusted if you are being micromanaged or scared to make a mistake.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
  • What once was an obstacle to allowing others to help, has come under new management, finally allowing the rest of the family to jump in on the action without fear of being micromanaged.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • With a superior code and decoder in hand, Cain, Xu, and Huang developed ways to pull off the intricate manipulations of the real qubits required to perform calculations, all while keeping them protected.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Moscow might present itself as the home of a great civilization, but its authority has been seized from elsewhere (notably Kyiv) and remains jealously guarded.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Miles scored 11 in the first half, including hitting two 3s while being guarded by the All-American defender.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Panthers have safeguarded the depth at the position by bringing back Franks, a special teams ace, and Mitchell.
    Mike Kaye March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
  • That framework should also ensure that children are protected, censorship is prevented, copyrights are respected, and communities are safeguarded.
    Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The museum’s director, Pierre-Olivier Costa, met me in the entry hall and led me through the galleries housing Mucem’s permanent exhibition of items from its collection of folk arts and popular traditions.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Playing on the second night of a back-to-back after winning at Memphis on Monday night, the Suns (42-34) were led by two-time All-NBA guard Devin Booker, who scored a game-high 34 points.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Stage-managed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage-managed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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