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
The hearing took place one day after MNsure shoppers could begin previewing their 2026 plan options.
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Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Luke Combs is previewing his upcoming album with the new three-song EP The Prequel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Meta has been previewing early versions of its wristband for more than four years.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The trip also will recognize and celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, a White House official told reporters in the call previewing the trip.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The launch was celebrated with a performance from Blood Orange, who played selections from his new album, and a dinner curated by chef Flynn McGarry, previewing his upcoming restaurant Cove.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
But if anyone on the Ravens did by any chance, Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy gave them just that while previewing the upcoming matchup on Wednesday.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand unveiled a trio of bold show cars previewing its design future.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Microsoft is previewing the Asus gadgets at Gamescom in Germany.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Luke Combs is previewing his upcoming album with the new three-song EP The Prequel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Meta has been previewing early versions of its wristband for more than four years.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The trip also will recognize and celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, a White House official told reporters in the call previewing the trip.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The launch was celebrated with a performance from Blood Orange, who played selections from his new album, and a dinner curated by chef Flynn McGarry, previewing his upcoming restaurant Cove.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
But if anyone on the Ravens did by any chance, Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy gave them just that while previewing the upcoming matchup on Wednesday.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand unveiled a trio of bold show cars previewing its design future.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Microsoft is previewing the Asus gadgets at Gamescom in Germany.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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Hollywood is made possible by presenting sponsors, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and eBay.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit connects filmmakers, journalists and creatives from more than 12 countries, presenting Ukrainian stories to British and global audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Alongside the garments, the museum is displaying 12 original drawings by Balenciaga, dated between 1950 and 1968, from the Balenciaga Archives in Paris, shown in Italy for the first time.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Justin has always been vocal about showing support for Toronto, and even did a jersey collaboration with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Photos later emerged showing her in North Korea, where she was known to have married and given birth to a daughter.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Baiamonte, 62, grew up in Miami and attended Gulliver Prep, and developed an interest in basketball and announcing at a young age.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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In August, the Neighbourhood shared an Instagram Story post announcing that the group — including drummer Brandon Fried — had reunited.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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She’s perfectly matched by her Kinds of Kindness co-star Plemons, exhibiting a heretofore untapped volatility, and by newcomer Aidan Delbis, who plays the neurodivergent accomplice caught in the middle.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the movie, Strong exudes this fraternal bond on screen in small, intimate ways, exhibiting the grace that Landau had for Springsteen when the artist needed it the most.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Previewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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