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staged

American  
[steyjd] / 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

Example Sentences

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France's air force acrobatics team staged a flyover of the Statue of Liberty on Tuesday, part of commemorations for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Thirty two years ago, the first World Cup to be staged in the US helped propel the sport into the mainstream.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Frustrated locals have often staged protests around it, sometimes squirting tourists with water guns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Opera first staged it in 2013 — all four times with Conlon in the pit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

King Robert had staged it in her father's honor.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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