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
Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Swift, 35, announced her 12th album earlier this week in a preview for her New Heights podcast debut.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Associated Press What To Know The new visa bond program will take effect on August 20, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek and a notice previewed Monday on the Federal Register website.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At the preview, McAlear cited statistics pointing to the popularity — and profitability — of the Durango.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Swift, 35, announced her 12th album earlier this week in a preview for her New Heights podcast debut.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Kennedy assassination still features many unknowns, and information is still being released about it in drips and drabs—previewing, perhaps, the future of disclosure around the Epstein case.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Associated Press What To Know The new visa bond program will take effect on August 20, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek and a notice previewed Monday on the Federal Register website.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Narvel Blackstock previously served as Clarkson’s manager, and the singer and her future husband first met at a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2006, when Blackstock was still married to ex-wife Melissa Ashworth.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Suddenly, Amador – a popular former principal dancer who had been the company’s rehearsal director since 2020 – was thrust into the position of interim artistic director.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Imports from China early this year had surged to beat Trump's tariffs, but dropped steeply in June, Commerce Department data showed last week.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The court on July 25 denied a motion to dismiss the case after hearing arguments from the involved parties, records show.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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But her high-profile indictment could present electoral issues for Brown, who is still awaiting trial on the criminal charges.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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More: Milwaukee man faces trial in north side crash that killed 69-year-old woman What are the charges against Darius Boldery?—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the deli area, Jennie-O low sodium turkey breast displayed in the reach-in display cooler had been opened on July 16.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, those who are less party-minded will love other events like the Classic Car Parade, and should plan on visiting the oversized flower displays that decorate the city.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Chapman is presenting this Saturday’s show, with Logan fronting Sunday evening’s Match of the Day, which will have highlights of the three Premier League matches played that day.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The results are presented on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. $10, $20 with a post-show meet-and-greet, $30 with pre- and post-show meets-and-greets.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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With the plans for the statue announced a year ago, Riley’s honor will come Feb. 22, when the Lakers host the long-time Riley rival Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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On Monday morning, Trump unveiled his plans, announcing a historic escalation of law enforcement in D.C. by deploying the National Guard to patrol the streets and placing the city’s police department under federal control.—
John R. Lott Jr,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, 132 remains also had exhibited cut marks including slicing, scraping, and chopping.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dracula exhibits a gleeful, chaotic vulgarity, yet Jude’s sideways vampire history concludes on a note of reconciliation and hope.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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