stage-managing

verb

Definition of stage-managingnext
present participle of stage-manage
as in protecting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage-managing
  1. protecting
  2. micromanaging
  3. guarding
  4. leading
Verb
  • Now the archetype of extractive fast fashion practices, SHEIN failed to incur any points whatsoever for key areas that support nature and biodiversity including soil health, water quality and protecting key species.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • Constantly treating good employees poorly, micromanaging those that don’t need it and refusing to pay employees appropriately will drive away the best employees to competitors and other industries.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Bad bosses sap agency by micromanaging, which is the opposite of granting and supporting autonomy.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of micromanaging
Verb
  • The two men guarding the sculpture told the Free Press the artist is anonymous and isn’t doing interviews.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
  • To their surprise, the island is home to an ancient tribe of headhunters guarding the land at all costs.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of guarding
Verb
  • The world’s leading manufacturer of guitar strings and accessories is going behind the scenes with their most innovative and influential artist ambassadors as part of the new artist session series, Big Sound.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Youngest ever winner of an Emmy for a leading role.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leading
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