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
Meta has been previewing early versions of its wristband for more than four years.
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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
The company said Magic Cue will work for specific use cases like settling a restaurant tab, adding events to one’s calendar and previewing weather forecasts for an upcoming trip, with more capabilities rolling out over time.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
OCVarsity will be previewing every Orange County high school football league and every team before the season begins.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
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
The company said Magic Cue will work for specific use cases like settling a restaurant tab, adding events to one’s calendar and previewing weather forecasts for an upcoming trip, with more capabilities rolling out over time.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
OCVarsity will be previewing every Orange County high school football league and every team before the season begins.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
Verb
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Under long-standing (and still existing) federal law, hospitals are required to treat, stabilize or transfer anyone presenting with a serious medical condition that could be considered an emergency.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the credits roll, the short film nods to that possibility, presenting a series of clips of different hotel owners proudly introducing themselves to the audience.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swift had given short notice to her fans, announcing the release of the movie just two weeks ago in an Instagram post.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift began her Instagram caption announcing the cinematic event.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Below, executives from 10 of the exhibiting denim mills from around the globe share the highlights from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collections that will be on view at the show.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its form thus neatly meets the Kantian criterion of exhibiting its purpose.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Previewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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