We experience and understand the world through signals that are received by the senses and interpreted by the brain - and both stages are subject to distortion.
Source: tatoeba (247183)
Stages
/ˈsteɪd͡ʒɪz/
Synonyms for "stages" (21 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Strong matches (6)
Related words (10)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acting area, arrange, dais, fabricate, fake.
- Sentence evidence is available for stages, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "stages".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "stages"
Keep "stages" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "stages" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "stages", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "stages" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
16 entriesaccidentarena stageceremonyconcertcrimedemonstrationdevelopment stagefinal stagegrowth stagematuration stageperformanceplayproscenium stageprotestscenethrust stage
Collocations
11 entriesproduction stagestage demonstrationstage directionstage directionsstage frightstage leftstage lightsstage performancestage playstage productionstage right
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
The experiment failed in the initial stages.
Source: tatoeba (265197)
The historical thesis can be summarized by saying that Darwinism has undergone three stages of evolution.
Source: tatoeba (326131)
The ownership of women begins in the lower barbarian stages of culture, apparently with the seizure of female captives. The original reason for the seizure and appropriation of women seems to have been their usefulness as trophies.
Source: tatoeba (425482)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "stages"?
Closest matches include acting area, arrange, dais, fabricate, fake.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "stages"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.