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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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Investors appeared to be shaking off the latest “tech wreck” on Thursday, as many hard-hit names linked to the artificial-intelligence trade staged a strong rebound intraday.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

For this editorial, stylist RonBen worked with artist Braden Young to reconstruct some of the world’s infamous missing jewels and staged them on-model with just-stolen intensity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

At its heart is the Audre D. Carlin Reading Room, where visitors can request items from the library and archive, including recordings of every production staged at the Globe since the mid-1990s.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

It’s the archaic act of tyrannical monarchies, staged in the shadow of a looming tower or in the town square.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The same thing happened when, in Harlem, I staged a rally that drew seven thousand people.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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