stages 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stagesnext
plural of stage
1
as in podia
a level usually raised surface spoke to the audience from a small stage in front

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2
as in legs
a portion of a trip this is only the first stage of the journey

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3
as in phases
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the last stage of the project

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stages

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stage
as in offers
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stages
  1. legs
  2. podiums
  3. laps
  4. chapters
  5. presents
  6. platforms
  7. gives
Noun
  • Hilarious images from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Marchetti’s photo shows the moment a red squirrel is entering its hide in the trunk of a tree, with its legs at right angles to the trunk.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, start with the energy in your legs and move it up through your body.
    Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of legs
Noun
  • Both teams currently stand equal with five wins, 19 podiums, and seven pole positions, separated by just 24 points.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Sauber has certainly kept an eye on the Brazilian, who has bagged two wins and three podiums.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of podiums
Noun
  • Patrick burst onto the international scene in 2005 as a rookie with Rahal Letterman Racing, becoming the first woman to lead laps in the Indianapolis 500 that year.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • In each segment, drivers battle against the clock to set their fast laps.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of laps
Noun
  • Workers represented by several chapters of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) cheered the decision and urged Kroger to drop its bid.
    Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of formulating the book with dish after dish, chapters begin with a core recipe to provide a jumping off point for a few days of meals.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chapters
Verb
  • This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of presents
Noun
  • Then, leverage tools such as CRM platforms and AI to nurture relationships.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The industry’s penchant for Ponzi schemes and defrauding retail investors—the implosion of insolvent companies such as FTX and platforms such as Celsius—is more than worthy of scorn.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of platforms
Verb
  • The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That gives you a little time to do any number of things that can reduce your taxes for this year, boost your bottom line, or spare yourself financial penalties.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
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