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

Then, just as it seemed Ali would crumble, he staged a stunning rally.

From Los Angeles Times

During this time, all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended, and battle lines will remain frozen until conditions are met for the complete staged withdrawal.

From BBC

Kidman and several of his close friends staged an intervention that Urban said changed his life.

From BBC

It also says existing "battle lines" would be frozen in place until conditions are met for a staged withdrawal.

From BBC

Behind the walls of California City Detention Facility, more than a hundred men staged hunger strikes during several days this month and refused to go back to their cells, protesting poor conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

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