Synonyms for staged

Most common

arranged · contrived

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Adjective

Antonyms

real, unstaged

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of an event, intentionally performed while being falsely contrived to appear authentic or coincidental.

   The car accident was actually staged so he could collect the insurance money.

Example sentences

• arranged I arranged that he be admitted to a good hospital.
• contrived He contrived a new engine that does not use gas.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

arranged²

9 letters

contrived²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (arranged² = 2 syllables).