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
This episode wraps up with Ashley and Vinny previewing the biggest games of Week 9, including Falcons-Patriots, 49ers-Giants and, of course, Chiefs-Bills, followed by Ashley's locks of the week.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
According to a release, the song Kevin has been previewing on the tour was produced by Mark Schick and Jason Evigan.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The hearing took place one day after MNsure shoppers could begin previewing their 2026 plan options.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 16 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
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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
According to a release, the song Kevin has been previewing on the tour was produced by Mark Schick and Jason Evigan.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The hearing took place one day after MNsure shoppers could begin previewing their 2026 plan options.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 16 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
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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The true-crime trappings offered a pointed tool for presenting evidence that contradicted the husbands’ oblivious assertions.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Outside of presenting to Shohei Ohtani — who was going to sign with the Dodgers anyway — and engaging with Trea Turner, the Cubs have avoided almost all of the tip-top free agents in recent years.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 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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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The user shared another clip in the thread that followed, showing the G1 breaking into a room like a burglar, shattering a glass door.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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While in custody, Dale Grogan reportedly began exhibiting increasingly erratic and self-destructive behavior, attempting to gouge out his own eyes while being held in the county jail, prompting deputies to intervene and transport him under guard to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Previewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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