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
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Recent Examples of dry run
In addition to this tariff dry run giving him a better understanding of the limits of executive trade authority, Ross added that Trump now has the political capital to solidify these policies.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
If the San Diego Street Race comes to fruition for 2026, whether as a competitive event or supplanting Chicago, the forecast for a dry run is likely much brighter.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
And prosecutors say that's important, because during that time — a month before the murders — was Chandler's dry run for the killings.
—Ruth Chenetz, CBS News, 31 May 2025
So, Mother Nature is giving us a 10-day dry run to prepare.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
If the San Diego Street Race comes to fruition for 2026, whether as a competitive event or supplanting Chicago, the forecast for a dry run is likely much brighter.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
And prosecutors say that's important, because during that time — a month before the murders — was Chandler's dry run for the killings.
—Ruth Chenetz, CBS News, 31 May 2025
So, Mother Nature is giving us a 10-day dry run to prepare.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry run
Noun
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New administrative offices, technical, rehearsal and storage facilities are completed.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Marines and event organizers rebutted, stating that the exercises were routine and that safety precautions were taken, noting that rehearsals, medical, fire, and emergency assets were in place.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sales on the first day of Frieze, otherwise known as the VIP preview slot, proved to be promising, totaling more than 6 million pounds.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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One artist amped up about this groundbreaking setup is Finneas O’Connell, also on hand for the preview.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Discussions have been held about dividing Madrid’s football operations from their business operations and letting speculators invest in the latter — although how (or if) that would work in practice is a moot point.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, safety concerns have been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Miles, who is accused of aiding and abetting Davis by giving him the gun used to kill Harris, faces a capital murder trial in December.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to the Danville San Ramon, Moseby’s criminal trial has been delayed eight times in recent years as both his attorneys and prosecutors from the district attorney’s office have requested more time to work on the case.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20run. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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