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
To this end, Google is previewing a new feature for its Gemini assistant, starting with ride-sharing, grocery and food apps.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Anna Sawai is previewing her role as Yoko Ono in filmmaker Sam Mendes‘ quartet of Beatles films.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
Thirteen days before signing with the Current, Bethune was at NWSL Media Days previewing the 2026 NWSL season with the Spirit.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 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 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
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Anna Sawai is previewing her role as Yoko Ono in filmmaker Sam Mendes‘ quartet of Beatles films.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
Thirteen days before signing with the Current, Bethune was at NWSL Media Days previewing the 2026 NWSL season with the Spirit.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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Chait has extensive experience presenting to the Board of Education and unfailingly upholds the administration’s perspective.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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On the witness stand, Colin Gray described presenting the rifle to his son after the family opened Christmas presents in 2023.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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If your cat is also displaying other aggressive or anxious behaviors (like urine spraying), social tensions could be a factor.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Less than a decade ago, university officials had to address old yearbooks showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes, using racist language or displaying racist caricatures.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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North Korea on Saturday released pictures showing leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter at a rifle range, the latest propaganda images to promote the child touted as a potential successor.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Each team was sequestered in its own area, well out of the eyesight of the others, and each serving a different role set behind a separate nest of monitors, showing nine different camera angles of the action taking place.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The mayor advanced his efforts to ease these financial burdens by announcing that every city agency would be required to appoint a chief savings officer tasked with identifying savings within a 45-day window.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite the defeat, the president digs in, announcing a new 15 percent global tariff to replace the measures struck down by the court, and lashed out at the justices who struck it down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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It is given for actions while engaged in combat against an enemy of the United States, for the highest level of bravery, sacrifice and integrity while exhibiting a deep love of country and a desire to always do what is right.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The students were nominated by their teachers for exhibiting leadership skills and being a good role model to peers.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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