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as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
the orchestra rehearsed the symphony until they finally got it to the conductor's satisfaction
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2
as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
wrote a letter to the management rehearsing in lurid detail our terrible stay at their hotel
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
rehearsed her story about why she was late as she walked into the meeting
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as in to recite
to specify one after another
rehearsed the list of things he wanted for his birthday so that there would be no doubt in my mind
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Recent Examples of rehearse
That sense of anxiety is present throughout the book, most vividly in a wide shot of a group of cheerleaders rehearsing in a gym.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
On set, Paul doesn’t rehearse a lot with the actors.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
In several of the snaps, Chopra Jonas could be seen visiting her husband Jonas alongside their daughter Malti while the Jonas Brothers rehearsed for their upcoming tour.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Other forms of therapeutic play, such as role-playing, allow adults to create psychological distance from painful experiences, rehearse new behaviors, and practice mindfulness.
—Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
On set, Paul doesn’t rehearse a lot with the actors.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
In several of the snaps, Chopra Jonas could be seen visiting her husband Jonas alongside their daughter Malti while the Jonas Brothers rehearsed for their upcoming tour.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Other forms of therapeutic play, such as role-playing, allow adults to create psychological distance from painful experiences, rehearse new behaviors, and practice mindfulness.
—Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
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MaKshya Tolbert practices poetry and placemaking in Virginia, where her grandmother raised her.—
MaKshya Tolbert,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In her eight years practicing family law, Jackie Combs has helped her clients navigate many divorces.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The only real attempt in this episode to describe the difficulty of Maia’s position as Tallulah’s manager comes from Maia’s chirpy co-worker (Lauren Holt, a treat every time).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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During the week, Aluko had described lying in bed at the height of the controversy, depressed and unable to eat.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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If the build-up of fabric softener is heavy and towels aren't absorbent after completing these three steps, repeat the process.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Naturally, history repeated, with the Bears scoring the final 14 points of the game to steal the victory.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The cast largely helps to keep things grounded, rebutting the histrionics by treating each claim with legitimacy or reciting each gauche line with apt conviction.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her new novel, The Wilderness, was long listed for the National Book Award and was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Wilkens ranks 17th on the NBA’s all-time assists list with 7,211 across 1,077 games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Notably, Stefanik is not narrating the video, a feature typical of most campaign launches, when the candidate speaks directly to appeal to the voter.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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When solving a problem or making a decision, narrate your thought process.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The dress had lace detailing and black feathers.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His award came with a glass plaque detailing the honor and a $1,000 cash prize.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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