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 trailer was unveiled at a fan and media event in Mumbai on Friday, previewing the series created by Raj & DK under their D2R Films banner.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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On Sunday, Leavitt posted a brief response to X, presenting the headline from the Telegraph article, followed by the BBC article announcing Davie’s resignation.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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With Interview With a Vampire and The Vampire Lestat, Rice brought new life to the undead, presenting vampires as sympathetic, lonely outsiders dwelling in the shadows of world history.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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During one Nuggets run late in the second quarter, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sat motionless for several possessions, glaring straight ahead while displaying a look of disgust.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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An Ondas winner in Spain and a standout at The Wit’s Mipcom Fresh TV Fiction, displaying stunning visuals which no other series matched.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some policymakers have expressed hesitancy to but based on data showing inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, while others in favor of lowering rates fear further labor market deterioration.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The driver gets a 5-inch color dash showing key data such a remaining battery, drive mode, speed and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
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After announcing their engagement in April 2023, Brown and Bongiovi tied the knot in May 2024.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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A day after announcing its Q3 numbers, Solera published Cunha’s undated offer letter.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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The research team successfully transformed niobium disulfide—a metal known in its bulk form for exhibiting superconductivity—into nanotubes just billionths of a meter wide.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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His archive team went digging, and the National Portrait Gallery in London expressed interest in exhibiting them.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Previewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previewing. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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