staging area

noun

Definition of staging areanext
as in staging ground

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Recent Examples of staging area The crew used a nearby fire hydrant to save the house and set up a staging area to protect nearby properties. — Sam Mulick, Daily News, 29 May 2026 The Lehighton Fire Department dive team recovered his body and transported him to a nearby staging area, the coroner’s office said. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 28 May 2026 Moe said deputies often pull into staging areas and find trailers parked with no sign of where the riders went. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 26 May 2026 Her executive order also prohibits ICE agents from using state property as a staging area for enforcement operations. — Juan Benn Jr. The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for staging area
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staging area
  1. staging ground
  2. center
Noun
  • Compared with white people, Black people and other racial minorities have historically participated far less in clinical trials — the primary staging ground for exploring the efficacy and safety of drugs.
    — Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
  • During a late afternoon this past October in Goodwood, England, at an airfield that was formerly a staging ground for the Royal Air force during World War II, a massive hangar was shrouded in mystery and redolent with a sense of anticipation.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of staging ground
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  • Both men sat in opposite corners afterward before Reigns walked to the center and offered a fist, and Rollins met it.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ebola treatment centers have been attacked by residents fueled by misinformation or anger over strict outbreak measures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of center

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“Staging area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staging%20area. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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