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  • past participle of stage.
  • past tense form of stage.
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staged

American  
[stayjd] / steɪdʒd /

adjective

  1. adapted for or produced on the stage.

  2. contrived for a desired impression.

    It was a staged, rather than spontaneous, demonstration of affection.

  3. occurring or planned to occur in stages.

    a staged increase in wages.


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Etymology

Origin of staged

First recorded in 1560–70; stage + -ed 3


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By February 2009, with the global economy bottoming out in the wake of the financial crisis, beaten-down and low-rated cyclical stocks staged a massive rebound that left top-rated names behind.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

On the sidelines of the demonstration in Tel Aviv, more than 100 Netanyahu supporters staged a counter-protest.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

A second aircraft carrier, an amphibious assault ship and more than a dozen guided-missile destroyers are also involved in the effort, as well as aircraft and drones staged across the Middle East, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

A few stood near a closet-size replica of a 99 Cents Only store, an homage to the weeklong art takeover McGee staged at the shuttered Wilshire Boulevard retailer in February.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

I hoped with all my heart that it was more than just theater, staged to make this hard thing we had to do seem possible.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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