1
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
So, the stars rehearsed in a dance studio for weeks, practicing each other’s mannerisms and studying vocal inflections.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Before this meeting, rehearse your talking points with a friend or mirror to build confidence and refine your delivery.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Ball season returns with its glittering whirl of tiaras, tuxedos, and traditional steps rehearsed across generations.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Stretching on set Courtesy of Philippe Antonello for Amazon MGM Studios
Phelan is currently rehearsing around six ballets a day for New York City Ballet’s spring season, which requires pacing yourself.
—Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Before this meeting, rehearse your talking points with a friend or mirror to build confidence and refine your delivery.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Ball season returns with its glittering whirl of tiaras, tuxedos, and traditional steps rehearsed across generations.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Stretching on set Courtesy of Philippe Antonello for Amazon MGM Studios
Phelan is currently rehearsing around six ballets a day for New York City Ballet’s spring season, which requires pacing yourself.
—Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
Verb
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This deployment aimed to test the squadron's ability to rapidly deploy jets from an austere location and to practice power projection from multiple locations.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Builds decision-making skills: Deciding how to use their allowance helps children practice making responsible choices.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Cutler then described their telephone conversation on the matter.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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But his budget is more accurately described as a major policy shift—and a very beneficial one.—
Jack Spencer,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Coach Ben Johnson said that, and others have repeated his message.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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This puts a major dent in their chances to repeat and jeopardizes their chances to compete next season and possibly beyond. Celtics star and 2024 Finals MVP, Jaylen Brown, was defeated in losing his partner in crime.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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In fact, many frequent fliers can’t recite the reasons behind the rule, and others have forgotten to turn it on.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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It is typically recited by popes, but was sung by Pope Leo.—
Sarah Ventre,
NPR,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Norman was allegedly dragged about a half-mile up the road before he was eventually ejected from the vehicle, the police told the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Here is the lineup of home and road opponents, listed alphabetically. Steelers’ 2025 opponents The Steelers went 10-7 in the 2024 regular season before being blown out by the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round of the playoffs, extending Pittsburgh’s winless postseason drought to eight years.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Favorite Paint Picks Drew listed Farrow & Ball’s Dimity as his favorite neutral.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Verb
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It is narrated by the figure of death, which sounds gruesome but isn't.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The book is available in all bookstores, as an ebook, and an audiobook (narrated by Cazzu).—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
3 May 2025
Verb
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This lightweight, crochet sweater vest is adorned with delicate buttons down the front, while the fold-over collar is decorated with lace detailing that dresses up this relatively simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The $10 billion order from the UK for Boeing (first of many new orders hopefully) was detailed this morning as British Airways unveiled plans to buy 32 Boeing 787-10 long-haul aircraft from Boeing.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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“Rehearse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearse. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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