staged

About 3.42 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective 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.

2. adjective Intended for the stage as in a theater.

   The staged performance was good, but I liked the book better.

3. verb simple past and past participle of stage

Similar words

artificial unreal arranged tried step-by-step organized fitted test organize temporary

Often followed by

a in by at the for an and on