as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
There was a private preview for the parents before opening night.
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as in to show
to view or show in advance of public performance or presentation
The film festival is a great opportunity for several up-and-coming directors to preview their work before a discerning audience.
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Recent Examples of preview
Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Anyone who wants to see Saquon Barkley succeed in Philadelphia should read Brooks Kubena’s preview of how a staff overhaul changes the Eagles offense.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
But as with any film that’s previewed early for junket press, approach the first reactions with caution.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Then, there’s a tech period of 12 hours for two to three weeks, followed by more rehearsals during the day and preview performances at night that would get her home around one in the morning.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Anyone who wants to see Saquon Barkley succeed in Philadelphia should read Brooks Kubena’s preview of how a staff overhaul changes the Eagles offense.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The president and drug company leaders have previewed the site by focusing on savings for popular drugs such as Ozempic, which often carries a list price of $1,000 per month.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
But as with any film that’s previewed early for junket press, approach the first reactions with caution.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
Noun
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This is just a small slice of what goes on daily at the company’s all-inclusive rehearsal and production space in two Tampa warehouses spread across 110,000 square feet.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lance’s way of dealing with rehearsals and the shooting was very accurate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Wednesday in a season baseball opener, Sheffer showed his improved power at the plate, delivering two doubles, while also showing off his speed with an infield single and stolen base.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Emails also show Aidan's apparent close relationship with Terje Rød-Larsen, a high-profile Norwegian diplomat facing scrutiny over contacts with Epstein, along with his wife.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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This case bears close similarities to the trials of James and Jennifer Crumbley, whose then-15-year-old son killed four students in 2021 at his high school in Oxford, Michigan.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The company has been negotiating a settlement, opposed by Slater, to avoid a trial that could break it up along the lines of its 2010 merger.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These boats have the vertical launch system (VLS), which could be used to fire new high-speed anti-ship missiles displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last fall.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The report states that Jackson -- who is listed as a DoorDash driver in the report -- was identified as the driver and only occupant of a car involved in a road rage incident on Interstate 630 in which a gun was displayed and pointed at the driver of another vehicle.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Joe Bennett, Lindsay’s son, said in a separate statement the couple had appeared at a three-hour trial on October 27, in which they were not allowed to present a defense.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lanier presented internal documents that seemed to contradict that statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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This week, three Canadian airlines canceled flights to Cuba after the island’s government announced there would be no jet fuel for planes seeking to refuel at Cuban airports.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Reds, Lowe reach deal The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The model was critiqued by the judging panel for not exhibiting much emotion in her photos.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Navalnaya said her husband exhibited no instances of heart disease before he was imprisoned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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