as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
There was a private preview for the parents before opening night.
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as in to show
to view or show in advance of public performance or presentation
The film festival is a great opportunity for several up-and-coming directors to preview their work before a discerning audience.
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Jp Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Available to the public Wednesday and Thursday, the exclusive experience will open its doors for a VIP preview, hosted by Cline, on Tuesday.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2026
The latter, which has been ramping up its activity of late, is previewing an episode of comedy adventure series The Doomies ahead of its launch on June 26 on Disney+.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Noun
As Miami looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Roborock’s upcoming events create a local preview of how soccer, technology, and community can overlap in meaningful ways.
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Jp Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Available to the public Wednesday and Thursday, the exclusive experience will open its doors for a VIP preview, hosted by Cline, on Tuesday.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Verb
Upcoming concerts at The Shell will be previewed in next Friday’s edition of Night & Day.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2026
The latter, which has been ramping up its activity of late, is previewing an episode of comedy adventure series The Doomies ahead of its launch on June 26 on Disney+.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
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According to a June 16 release posted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, there are no flights scheduled for several hours in the early afternoon of July 3 to allow for aerial rehearsals, and no flights after noon on July 4 for celebratory aerial performances and fireworks.
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Hours before the show, Richie shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram from rehearsal and the sound check.
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Delta flight attendant graduation ceremonies often take place at the Delta Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shown here on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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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.
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The trial will take place at the justice center in Cleburne following a postponement last month.
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The purpose of the rule is to prevent players from displaying any political or social messaging, but freedom of religion falls under the first amendment, which was Hawley’s argument, and others, all along.
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When not displaying geyser-like activity, the pool was actively boiling.
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Reese presents an interesting challenge for the Valkyries.
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With prices back at pre-war levels, the market is certainly anticipating that US inventory levels won’t present a serious problem.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.
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Pakistan has operated as a major mediator in US-Iran talks since a ceasefire was first announced.
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Rowe, a Bloomfield senior, and White, an assistant coach, had noticed the fight the young runners exhibited during the race.
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By this definition, a great many species exhibit some version of gender fluidity.
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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