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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dry run
Connor Norby’s first extended run at the MLB level last season was a dry run of sorts.
—
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Last Saturday, during what turned out to be a dry run for this week’s effort, Brockert and his chefs sent 1,600 donated hot dogs and mortadella sandwiches, but without coordinating drivers and pickup times, the small restaurant and its pizza orders became bottlenecked.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
And naturally, the nightmare of sitting under the bleachers next to Michaels as one of your babies falls flat on its face during the Saturday-night dry run is like a devastating body blow to the ego.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The untreated roads were baffling to drivers since Indiana Department of Transportation's East Central District snow plow operators were out earlier in the day conducting dry runs on their routes.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for dry run
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Last Saturday, during what turned out to be a dry run for this week’s effort, Brockert and his chefs sent 1,600 donated hot dogs and mortadella sandwiches, but without coordinating drivers and pickup times, the small restaurant and its pizza orders became bottlenecked.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
And naturally, the nightmare of sitting under the bleachers next to Michaels as one of your babies falls flat on its face during the Saturday-night dry run is like a devastating body blow to the ego.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The untreated roads were baffling to drivers since Indiana Department of Transportation's East Central District snow plow operators were out earlier in the day conducting dry runs on their routes.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for dry run
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry run
Noun
-
Choir rehearsals are now at 9 a.m. Saturdays, with concert choir rehearsals at 10 a.m. The GriefShare Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
-
Universal notes that not everything may be available during this technical rehearsal phase, while operations are being fine-tuned for the grand opening.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Cobb’s powerful in-ring style was on display in this brief preview, but those familiar with his exploits in various other promotions know this was just a glimpse.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
-
This is a preview of The Good Life—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
-
There’s nothing on the books in Kansas to protect renters, including case law claiming that landlord-tenant exchanges don’t fall under the Consumer Protection Act — a state law that protects consumers from deceptive and unfair trade practices.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
-
Additionally, Morgan Stewart, PharmD, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Texas at Austin, told Health that these side effects are often dose-dependent.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
Noun
-
The texts were read in court for the first trial on May 24, 2024, by Higgins himself.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
-
What do these names have to do with the Diddy trial?—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20run. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share