as in practice
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
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Recent Examples of rehearsal
City fountains became impromptu rehearsal spaces this weekend as yodelers at a festival in Basel, Switzerland, squeezed in last-minute practice while cooling off during Europe’s June heat wave.
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Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The collaborative rehearsal process allowed the actor, playwright and director to shape the work together.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
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Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
The recent rehearsal took place over four days at Rough Draft Studios in downtown Palatine.
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Chris Placek,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The collaborative rehearsal process allowed the actor, playwright and director to shape the work together.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
The recent rehearsal took place over four days at Rough Draft Studios in downtown Palatine.
—
Chris Placek,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
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In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.
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Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.
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Twice before in the past year, a judge has ordered Blake Rakela to remain ineligible for bail pending trial.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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Joe Prince-Wright and Nick Mendola go through the entire World Cup Round of 32 fixture list to share their matchup previews, predictions and favorite upset picks.
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Looking even further ahead, Nike’s men’s Paris Fashion Week spring 2027 previews included a new version of its Air Max Goadome Low boot infused with Foamposite material.
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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