as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we had time for just one dry run of the play before opening night
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Recent Examples of dry run
Part of the current crew’s mission was to serve as a dry run and scouting party, examining geology and topography.
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Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
So, consider today a dry run of what will ultimately occur when the war winds down.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In short, the conflict contained a dry run for a potential chemical attack.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
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Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
So, consider today a dry run of what will ultimately occur when the war winds down.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In short, the conflict contained a dry run for a potential chemical attack.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry run
Noun
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Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Often, those sequences took days and days of prep and rehearsal, which Angie arranged.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Ábalos, who spent seven months in jail before his trial in April, is accused of taking kickbacks from the purchase of $60 million-worth of facemasks during the Covid pandemic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The trial will take place at the justice center in Cleburne following a postponement last month.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20run. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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