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
As for the Oregon State matter, Bjornstad and Richardson previewed Dam Nation’s claims in an interview last month with sports journalist John Canzano, while arguing that Blueprint had effectively been forced upon Bjornstad by Oregon State officials.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That defense thesis was, in effect, previewed by Khosla in his March interview.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The pop icon, 67, previewed two new songs at the (not-so) surprise appearance at Club Confessions — a one-night party at the legendary Abbey nightclub in West Hollywood.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previewed Democrats' plans at a news conference on Wednesday, promising a variety of votes aimed at putting Republicans on the record, especially on affordability issues.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Framework also previewed a new compact keyboard with an integrated touchpad called the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
In other business, Pacific Beach Town Council President Charlie Nieto previewed the upcoming summer events organized and sponsored by the town council.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Holland recently previewed The Odyssey in an interview with GQ published April 8.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Kennedy previewed Wednesday’s move in an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That defense thesis was, in effect, previewed by Khosla in his March interview.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The pop icon, 67, previewed two new songs at the (not-so) surprise appearance at Club Confessions — a one-night party at the legendary Abbey nightclub in West Hollywood.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previewed Democrats' plans at a news conference on Wednesday, promising a variety of votes aimed at putting Republicans on the record, especially on affordability issues.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Framework also previewed a new compact keyboard with an integrated touchpad called the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
In other business, Pacific Beach Town Council President Charlie Nieto previewed the upcoming summer events organized and sponsored by the town council.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Holland recently previewed The Odyssey in an interview with GQ published April 8.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Kennedy previewed Wednesday’s move in an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewed
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But when later presented an actual bowl of chocolates, the dieters consumed less of it than non-dieters.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The term totem pole seems to have been coined around the time that one of these posts was displayed at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, likely commissioned from a Haida carver named Dwight Wallace and brought all the way from Alaska.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Neanderthals displayed architectural capabilities of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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This year, the event has already raised a record $42 million, the museum announced during a news conference this afternoon.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The former couple announced their separation in August 2023.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Their bra straps showed; their hair and faces were glossy.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This suggestion added fuel to a growing MAGA conspiracy theory that the indictment showed the far-right violence in Charlottesville in 2017 to have been a setup somehow planned by the SPLC.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Alphabet announced plans to raise its AI spending, but also exhibited an ability to monetize AI through ad revenue and demand for cloud contract services, with a backlog of deals valued at $460 billion, according to the company’s earnings results.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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