Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of dry run 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 In short, the conflict contained a dry run for a potential chemical attack. —

Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dry run

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These rehearsals, still widely unknown and spanning from late 1943 through April 1944, involved dangerous friendly fire and suffered from serious coordination errors, resulting in the real-life deaths of at least 700 American and British soldiers.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The timing was already brutal because Travolta needed to finish the film in time to begin rehearsals for Grease opposite Olivia Newton-John.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026