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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Recent Examples of preview
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
In a preview clip from their first sit-down television appearance since their release, the Chrisley Knows Best stars and their children Savannah and Grayson reveal to Lara Trump their immediate reactions to first hearing the news in May.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Only a handful of the costumes were previewed in the online teasers.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 23 June 2025
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Noun
As the preview continues, the aftermath is full of high emotions and plenty of horniness.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
In a preview clip from their first sit-down television appearance since their release, the Chrisley Knows Best stars and their children Savannah and Grayson reveal to Lara Trump their immediate reactions to first hearing the news in May.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
In previewing what the Trump administration would do next over the leak, Leavitt confirmed that the FBI and the Department of Justice are investigating it.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Only a handful of the costumes were previewed in the online teasers.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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Sabbath shared a candid snap from rehearsals last week in which Ward, Butler and Osbourne were caught smiling and waving at the camera from a couch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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The four new plays presented this year through public readings have their first readings on the first day of their workshop, with just four hours of rehearsal, then work for four days until the next reading.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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Hippler held back little in writing that the defense had failed to meet its legal burden necessary to warrant delay of the trial.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers filed an emergency request Thursday to a federal judge in Maryland to order the government to take Abrego Garcia to that state upon release, an arrangement that would prevent his deportation before trial.—
Ben Finley,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Verb
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And those were -- none of those data were presented clearly at this meeting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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That rear end presented further challenges given the wider body, so ECD needed to source entirely new axles and cradles—all custom jobs—plus a set of sparkling wire wheels.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Two more property insurers have been approved to serve Florida’s beleaguered homeowner market, the state Office of Insurance Regulation announced.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Much like Buxton, Aranda should see his name on the roster when the reserves are announced.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Along with being experts in the martial arts, many of the competitors exhibit supernatural abilities.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The 23-year-old exhibited multiple unforced errors from advantageous positions.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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