previewed

verb

past tense of preview
as in presented
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 previewed The design, which features a vehicle-wide dual light that meets at a point in the center, was previously previewed as a concept vehicle by the brand in 2024. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 The space’s menu will also be previewed during Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair, running September 24–27. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 O'Neill previewed the states' arguments, which rely heavily on internal Meta communications and studies that the states say contradicted many of the company's public statements. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 On his podcast this week, Jones previewed the NFL season by accusing White people of having a bias toward Allen that people of color do not share. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The devices would be delivered by March 31, 2027, according to the contract previewed on DHS’ portal for forecasting contract opportunities. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The delay, which Mayor Quinton Lucas previewed Monday night, came as the proposal faced criticism from at least one city leader and a coalition of labor groups. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 The automaker previewed this strategy during last year’s Monterey Car Week with the public unveiling of the SV Asilomar. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 In its 496-page 2026 RH Modern Sourcebook, previewed by WWD on Monday, the American design firm introduced new pieces from a global roster of designers. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewed
  1. presented
  2. displayed
  3. announced
  4. showed
  5. exhibited
  6. offered
Verb
  • Gucci on Tuesday will unveil a campaign conceived by artistic director Demna — his first communicating his debut collection for the Italian house, which was presented with a runway show in Milan in February.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dillman and his coconspirator used the funds to pay themselves and to make risky and speculative investments in other cryptocurrency ventures, authorities said, citing other evidence presented at the trial.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of presented
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  • This image taken on August 25, 2026 shows an Icelandic flag displayed along a street in central Reykjavik, Iceland, ahead of the country's upcoming referendum.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • To drive home their appeal for funds from Washington, the lawmakers displayed a board that showed the amount of money sent by the federal government to support previous games.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of displayed
Verb
  • Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of announced
Verb
  • The win showed progress, but just a small amount at this point.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Earl showed precision with both short and deep balls, like on successive 45-yard scoring tosses.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of showed
Verb
  • During the 1980s, Kusama exhibited regularly at venues including Fuji Television Gallery.
    — Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kusama, one of Japan’s most respected contemporary artists, was widely exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibited
Verb
  • The Rwanda project offered an opportunity to assess what this simple piece of infrastructure might be able to accomplish.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • For many of her fans, the practice court offered a chance to see her up close for free.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of offered

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“Previewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewed. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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