staged

[steyjd]

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.

Other Word Forms

• unstaged adjective
• well-staged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of staged¹

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

Example Sentences

Team USA staged a comeback for the ages—until its historically bad start proved too much to overcome.

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Hamas objects to turning over its small arms, which it considers defensive weapons, and wants a more detailed timeline for Israel’s staged withdrawal.

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If a deal can be made, it would kick-start a staged withdrawal of Israeli forces and pave the way for an end to the war.

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"This seems well done but the images look a little bit too perfect and staged to be real."

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The latter was first staged in 2017 and has returned this year, once again a tale of family dysfunction set in a historic mansion.

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