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
Cranston shared a similar story for Entertainment Weekly's March cover story previewing what to expect from the revival.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
For more on how the decision could affect the regulation of medicine and LGBTQ+ rights more broadly, re-visit my story previewing the oral arguments.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump urged his followers on Truth Social to watch Mark Levin’s weekend Fox News program, previewing Marc Thiessen’s appearance before the episode aired.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Part 4 of a five-part series previewing Miami Hurricanes spring football practice, which begins Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ferguson is previewing her role in Denis Villeneuve‘s continuation of the Dune saga.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The upcoming short, currently fundraising toward a $50,000 budget, expands on an incredible trailer Gravey is already previewing in Sunset Plaza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Watch the exclusive clip previewing Warren’s upcoming episode of Call Her Daddy above.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
To this end, Google is previewing a new feature for its Gemini assistant, starting with ride-sharing, grocery and food apps.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
For more on how the decision could affect the regulation of medicine and LGBTQ+ rights more broadly, re-visit my story previewing the oral arguments.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump urged his followers on Truth Social to watch Mark Levin’s weekend Fox News program, previewing Marc Thiessen’s appearance before the episode aired.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Part 4 of a five-part series previewing Miami Hurricanes spring football practice, which begins Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ferguson is previewing her role in Denis Villeneuve‘s continuation of the Dune saga.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The upcoming short, currently fundraising toward a $50,000 budget, expands on an incredible trailer Gravey is already previewing in Sunset Plaza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Watch the exclusive clip previewing Warren’s upcoming episode of Call Her Daddy above.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
To this end, Google is previewing a new feature for its Gemini assistant, starting with ride-sharing, grocery and food apps.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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Sellers should prepare for motivated buyers by pricing their homes well and presenting them well.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The glasses' interface is simple, built around a multi-tab dashboard screen for displaying information and a pop-up menu that provides access to the active features.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Chawaa - that's Big Chief Demond Melancon of the Young Seminole Hunters announcing his arrival.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The fire forced evacuations and closures, with Moreno Valley College announcing it would be closed Friday and Saturday, canceling all events on its main campus.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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That’s well above the 2% of Florida adults who were last recorded 15 years ago as exhibiting problem gambling symptoms.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Among the exhibiting artists are such heavy hitters as Rebecca Belmore, Carolina Caycedo, Tony Cokes, Nicholas Galanin, Petrit Halilaj, Max Hooper Schneider, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Previewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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