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
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.
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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
The tournament is expected to be a dry run for U.S. cities ahead of the men’s World Cup in 2026.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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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
The tournament is expected to be a dry run for U.S. cities ahead of the men’s World Cup in 2026.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry run
Noun
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Greene leads rehearsals once a week until show time, with cast members running lines, practicing choreography and more.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pro Kym Johnson wasn't so lucky when her celebrity partner, former NFL star and coach Hines Ward dropped her on her head during a season 12 rehearsal.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Grand Finale plays in Thursday previews before opening in theaters nationwide on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Just a few weeks after release, Google has pulled the Daily Hub preview from Pixel 10 devices.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers should probably promote practice-squad linebacker Krys Barnes in the coming weeks as insurance for Trevin Wallace, who was a major liability in Week 1 after a really strong summer.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20run. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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