Synonyms of dry run

dry run

noun

as in rehearsal

a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance

we had time for just one dry run of the play before opening night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehearsal
• trial
• preview
• practice
• dress rehearsal
• exercise
• drill
• walk-through
• run-through

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dry run

As part of its dry run at Mars, the spacecraft will also practice hunting for faint circumplanetary rings of dust that might originate from the planet’s small moons and be backlit by the sun into clearer visibility. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026

Part of the current crew’s mission was to serve as a dry run and scouting party, examining geology and topography. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026

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

So, consider today a dry run of what will ultimately occur when the war winds down. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026