as in presenting
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 previewing
Harnessing his characteristically boundless energy, Fieri is already back on his feet, previewing the upcoming season of the reality cooking competition series Tournament of Champions and startling fans with a radical new look as part of his partnership with Bosch for Super Bowl LIX.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the team also referenced the show in another post previewing the Saturday matchup.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Making IPOs Great Again In early December, the SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, gave a speech on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, previewing several reforms designed to make going public a more attractive proposition.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, a couple days after revealing the all-electric Staria, Hyundai is previewing what a Staria camper van might look like in the Western world.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
The non-profit Lincoln Center Theater’s glorious revival of the musical first staged on Broadway in 1998 has been selling out consistently since previewing in October.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
The crystal ball got off to a hot start in its opening week, losing just twice and previewing seven games decided by one goal or less.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Adding long clips, applying transitions, and previewing everything didn't cause any noticeable delays.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
He’s been manufacturing, tweaking, and previewing these mechanical marvels for some time.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the team also referenced the show in another post previewing the Saturday matchup.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Making IPOs Great Again In early December, the SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, gave a speech on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, previewing several reforms designed to make going public a more attractive proposition.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, a couple days after revealing the all-electric Staria, Hyundai is previewing what a Staria camper van might look like in the Western world.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
The non-profit Lincoln Center Theater’s glorious revival of the musical first staged on Broadway in 1998 has been selling out consistently since previewing in October.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
The crystal ball got off to a hot start in its opening week, losing just twice and previewing seven games decided by one goal or less.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Adding long clips, applying transitions, and previewing everything didn't cause any noticeable delays.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
He’s been manufacturing, tweaking, and previewing these mechanical marvels for some time.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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For months after presenting his vision to Hanceville’s leaders, Thompson heard nothing.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The committee will discuss the options and consider changes over the next month before presenting its recommendation to the district’s school board no later than March 12.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Since quilts are beautiful pieces of art, designers have taken to displaying these gorgeous blankets in their home designs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged the woman with burglary, carrying a loaded firearm in public and displaying a firearm in a threatening manner.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital reviewed internal Signal chat messages from Seattle-area rapid response groups showing that the rejection of whistles triggered open hostility.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kid Rock said in a release announcing the lineup.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rodríguez herself hasn't embraced meaningful public debate of the nation's problems other than announcing the creation of an advisory commission on political co-existence to be headed by Villegas' brother, Culture Minister Ernesto Villegas.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Thank you, wonderful residents of Minnesota and Minneapolis for exhibiting such great courage and solidarity.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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But any dish that also uses items commonly found in chocolates has the same effect when paired with a beer exhibiting chocolate notes.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Previewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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