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plural of preview
as in rehearsals
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance There was a private preview for the parents before opening night.

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verb

present tense third-person singular of preview

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Recent Examples of previews
Noun
This solo write from HARDY previews his upcoming album Country! Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025 Shot lists are designed for versioning and multichannel coverage, with on-set pre-grade previews aligning photography and motion from the outset. Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025 Though the new glasses include just a small digital display in their right lens, that screen enables unique visual functions, like reading messages, seeing photo previews and reading live captions while having a conversation with someone. Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025 Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari arrives in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on September 18, 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025 So far, it’s made $2 million in Thursday previews. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 There are previews for the top Week 4 games, plus a complete schedule. Staff Report, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 However, there are others who believe Friday is around $35M (including previews), with a $60M-plus weekend in store. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025 The Grand Finale plays in Thursday previews before opening in theaters nationwide on Friday. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
This week, Dasha previews her upcoming EP Anna with a tender track chronicling the slow process of making a new town feel like home. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025 Star and executive producer Maya Rudolph previews the season of growth and Winkler's wealthy character. Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025 Once the looks are done, the dress rehearsal is where the hair team previews the looks in motion before making adjustments. Essence, 9 Sep. 2025 The escalating actions also follow a massive raid last week at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that, while not in a sanctuary city, previews forthcoming worksite operations, border czar Tom Homan told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday. Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 However, Code Avengers previews upcoming courses in beta form, like PHP quizzes in the responsive blog design course, so be on the lookout for future changes. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025 The concept also previews innovative ideas for desert racing, including repelling sand from its sleek four-door body and peering through dust storms. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025 The concept also previews innovative ideas for desert racing, including repelling sand from its sleek four-door body and peering through dust storms. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Meghan Markle previews a new release from her As Ever lifestyle brand ahead of her 44th birthday. Erin Hill, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
Noun
  • On a recent gray evening, a group of drama students were in their sixth hour of rehearsals for a concert at Joe’s Pub.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Eugene Talley, Cane Ridge High A baritone player who consistently performs at a high level during rehearsals and performances.
    Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Two no-trump shows some interest in game and asks about partner's second suit as well as his strength.
    Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Video from the scene shows dark billowing smoke rising into the air and multiple firetrucks working to extinguish the fire.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • These audits could involve making sure that a gas station prominently displays safety warnings, customer experience at a restaurant or shopping experiences at a retail store.
    Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
  • That list instead displays what people in every other territory except the largest music market in the world are listening to.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Restructuring on this scale presents immense challenges for employees.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Watching the Ryder Cup at an open-air golf course presents a whole different challenge, and attendees were warned to be ready for an intense security operation on Friday.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gabby perkily announces, sounding like a motivational coach at a weight-loss seminar.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Every Sunday, the chain announces a new collection of cookie flavors, which are only sold for one week.
    Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The blue jay/green jay hybrid, a male offspring of a green jay mother and a blue jay father, has predominantly blue feathers, but exhibits black coloring on its face, similar to that of a green jay.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Juror Carey Voss, exhibits curator at Little Rock’s Historic Arkansas Museum, selected the artists for inclusion; applications were open to all artists who identify as women and reside in Arkansas.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fremont Hotel & Casino typically offers free valet parking for guests, but may charge on some occasions like special events.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital offers mobile health clinics that travelto shelters and disadvantaged communities, providing free medical and behavioral health care to homeless youth from birth to age 24 across the Valley.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025

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