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
Dips in membership growth threaten that best-in-class valuation — something Jim Cramer alluded to on Thursday’s Morning Meeting when previewing the quarter.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Apple is leveraging its new Apple Intelligence to significantly enhance accessibility features, previewing iOS 27 upgrades.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Just days after his convictions were unanimously overturned in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, prosecutors and defense attorneys are previewing major disputes over the death penalty, jury selection, financial-crimes evidence and floating an alternative suspect theory.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Critics were unkind in reviewing the musical, which hit the boards on April 22 after previewing from March 27.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Spindler places different filters over a frame of the test print, previewing the addition of color to the final print.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 17 May 2026
This article, previewing six takeaways from the series, is free to everyone.
—Rick Berke, STAT, 14 May 2026
Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg is also on the trip, with the White House previewing a possible aerospace deal, along with other executives from the finance and agriculture industries.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Taking fans back to days of the Roaring Twenties in 1925, young Fern can be seen meeting Kat at the pond in a teaser clip previewing the new season.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Apple is leveraging its new Apple Intelligence to significantly enhance accessibility features, previewing iOS 27 upgrades.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Just days after his convictions were unanimously overturned in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, prosecutors and defense attorneys are previewing major disputes over the death penalty, jury selection, financial-crimes evidence and floating an alternative suspect theory.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Critics were unkind in reviewing the musical, which hit the boards on April 22 after previewing from March 27.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Spindler places different filters over a frame of the test print, previewing the addition of color to the final print.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 17 May 2026
This article, previewing six takeaways from the series, is free to everyone.
—Rick Berke, STAT, 14 May 2026
Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg is also on the trip, with the White House previewing a possible aerospace deal, along with other executives from the finance and agriculture industries.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Taking fans back to days of the Roaring Twenties in 1925, young Fern can be seen meeting Kat at the pond in a teaser clip previewing the new season.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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Over five seasons, For All Mankind has been one of the smartest, most thrilling series on TV, presenting an alternate history in which the Soviets made it to the moon first.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In response to Norris’ warnings last week, Suarez said the public works director was presenting a false choice.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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On the front of the card was a scan of his brain showing the tumor on it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward employees and mishandling sensitive information.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Chicago Bears appeared to take another step toward leaving Chicago on Friday, announcing that their board of directors met and voted to advance a stadium development project in Hammond, Ind.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2026
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Beyond commercial opportunity, organizers also position the vintage component as an extension of the broader design culture expressed at Couture, with many contemporary jewelry designers exhibiting at the show self-identified as avid collectors who regularly walk the antique fair for inspiration.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Extreme weather, sea level, agricultural productivity, infrastructure vulnerability, health outcomes and energy-water systems are exhibiting impacts of climate change already and that will likely accelerate.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Previewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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