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Recent Examples of dress rehearsal
In that auditorium earlier this week, students dressed as Greek tourists sat in the front row, sharing a box of McDonald’s fries before a dress rehearsal.
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Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Wandering around the park, dry leaves crunching underfoot, feels like crashing a dress rehearsal, or an extremely chill treeworker renegade.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The helium issue was uncovered after an hourslong fueling test and launch-day walkthrough, known as a wet dress rehearsal.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The flight originally was planned for early February, but it was delayed after hydrogen fuel leaks were detected during a dress rehearsal countdown.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Wandering around the park, dry leaves crunching underfoot, feels like crashing a dress rehearsal, or an extremely chill treeworker renegade.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The helium issue was uncovered after an hourslong fueling test and launch-day walkthrough, known as a wet dress rehearsal.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The flight originally was planned for early February, but it was delayed after hydrogen fuel leaks were detected during a dress rehearsal countdown.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress rehearsal
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Industry grosses are rising as Proof, Schmigadoon and more began previews last week, and Harry Potter extended Tom Felton into the fall.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The skirmishes are a preview for more campaigns later this year, when at least a half-dozen states will hold elections for utility regulators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their flight plan for Friday also included rehearsals of basic medical procedures — including chest compressions and methods to clear airway obstructions — to help prepare future Orion crews for possible emergencies in deep space.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During rehearsals, McCormack welcomed all professional feedback to reach the exacting standards of the realistic medical show, especially when using instruments such as a cranial drill.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.—
Simon de Burton,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even if the sun stays quiet through the flight, the Artemis II crew will conduct a shelter-building dry run on day 8 of the mission.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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The one-on-one matchups between the two have felt like cinema and normally draw most of the eyeballs during practice.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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If trends persist, a third and fourth quarterback will be added to the room for training camp, and then only two will be on the active 53-man roster, with another taking up a practice squad roster spot.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Dress rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20rehearsal. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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