staged 1 of 2

adjective

as in sensational

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staged

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verb

past tense of stage
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
Verb
The event, staged at the site of the 1989 film, debuted in 2021 and was held the following year, but it was paused amid renovation work at the complex. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 On one occasion, Collier was the only black among several hundred white southerners who staged a protest march in Greenville against the carpetbaggers. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images South Korea's Kospi has staged a reversal from its latest rout, returning to bull-market territory as investors pile back into the country's semiconductor giants that dominate the index. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 As the identity of the culprit becomes the talk of the school, Cartman immerses himself in 9/11 conspiracy theories, believing that the terrorist attack was actually an inside job staged by the Bush administration. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 The awards presentations will take place in Venice on Sept 6 and 7 as part of the inaugural Liberatum Art & Cinema, a new multidisciplinary programme staged to mark the cultural group’s twenty-fifth anniversary. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Unwell also has staged nationwide tours, spring break experiences, SXSW activations and other live events (which the company estimates have been attended by more than 150,000 fans in person). — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 He has been named to the All-NBA Cup team in two of the three years the event has been staged, tying Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for most of any player. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Bondele was among hundreds of Ebola response workers in Bunia who staged strikes and protests over unpaid wages in recent weeks, at times abandoning health facilities and disrupting parts of the response as the outbreak continued to spread. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
  1. sensational
  2. offered
  3. showy
  4. presented
  5. elaborate
  6. gave
  7. overdone
  8. carried
Adjective
  • Yet for every one of these tremendous leaps forward engineered by Gorbachev, Putin has commanded a sensational step backward.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the Hall of Fame running back who inspired a generation of running backs with his sensational, elusive, shifty style was walking up and down the sideline handing out refreshments to his teammates.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensational
Verb
  • Bullock and Kidman offered a look at the forthcoming movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in April.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Houthis offered no evidence for the claim, but the Reuters news agency reported earlier that day that at least 30 Yemeni ‌government troops were killed in Houthi attacks on ⁠military camps, citing government sources.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of offered
Adjective
  • Seline, a 14- to 17-course epicurean adventure told through seasonal and regional ingredients, innovative techniques and showy plating that makes use of bones, antlers and bowls within bowls, has been racking up accolades in 2026.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With dark glossy leaves and showy white flowers, peace lilies are a traditional houseplant and make a good housewarming or sympathy gift.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of showy
Verb
  • Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But sustaining that rotation has presented its own challenges.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of presented
Adjective
  • Pairing a great rug with an elaborate window treatment or statement sofa.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Administration officials and members of the media unknowingly flew on a decoy plane — all part of an elaborate ruse prompted by an Iranian threat.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of elaborate
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave
Adjective
  • With the stock trading at its lowest valuation of the year — just shy of 19 times forward earnings — Cramer argued that the selling has become overdone.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • But some traders worry the rally in stocks and drop in oil prices might be overdone.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Definition of overdone
Verb
  • Wrapped in a blue blanket, the young woman was carried to an ambulance as firefighters embraced and onlookers cheered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales has carried the label repeatedly, including its Nano Montreal and Hudson styles, while Beyoncé, Anne Hathaway and other high-profile customers have helped extend its recognition internationally.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of carried

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