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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as in shows
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 previews
William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The two men used the app to watch highlights, game previews and other content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The musical is set to begin previews March 26, 2026 at Studio 54, ahead of an April 23 opening.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
There are previews for the top Week 9 games.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
More than a dozen states that operate their own exchanges are offering previews of plans and prices including California, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, Maryland and Maine.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 23 Oct. 2025
The opening result excluding previews is in line with Captain Underpants, and above Sonic 3 and Paw Patrol.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2025
In the latest All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas previews Week 7 with Newsweek Sports Betting Editor Tyler Everett.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
When Signature announced Christian as one of its resident artists for 2025–26, I was thrilled — even more so to get a chance to speak to her about her work as Oratorio heads into previews.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The actor previews how the show will honor the death of Krause's Bobby Nash — and how that shakes up things amongst the 118 firefighters.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
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
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
Noun
Clinics use tools such as 3D intraoral scanning and Digital Smile Design previews to visualize outcomes and calculate accurate pricing by tooth count and material type.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The two men used the app to watch highlights, game previews and other content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The musical is set to begin previews March 26, 2026 at Studio 54, ahead of an April 23 opening.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
There are previews for the top Week 9 games.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
More than a dozen states that operate their own exchanges are offering previews of plans and prices including California, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, Maryland and Maine.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 23 Oct. 2025
The opening result excluding previews is in line with Captain Underpants, and above Sonic 3 and Paw Patrol.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2025
In the latest All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas previews Week 7 with Newsweek Sports Betting Editor Tyler Everett.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
When Signature announced Christian as one of its resident artists for 2025–26, I was thrilled — even more so to get a chance to speak to her about her work as Oratorio heads into previews.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
On the latest episode of All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas previews the World Series, which gets underway tonight, with Nick Swisher and Shane Victorino.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The actor previews how the show will honor the death of Krause's Bobby Nash — and how that shakes up things amongst the 118 firefighters.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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Hutchins died at age 42 in October 2021 after a gun Baldwin was holding during Rust rehearsals discharged, striking her and the film’s writer-director, Joel Souza.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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But honestly, the last three months of rehearsals, getting to know each other, have been an absolute joy for everyone involved.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Video shows one agent restraining the man, then dragging him around as another agent helps pin him to the ground.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One rendition of the story even displays a little sympathy for the devil, as Jennings shares.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Martell’s group was the first Western delegation in years to visit the International Friendship Exhibition, a sprawling mountainside museum that displays gifts and artifacts from foreign dignitaries.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This evolution presents a major opportunity for telcos.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween 5 presents more supernatural elements than previous Halloween films, with Jamie having a telepathic connection to her murderous uncle, and Michael being cursed and controlled by a cult to kill his family members.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shell announces share buybacks as earnings top estimates.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, the battery exhibits smoother lithium growth, enhanced safety, and significantly improved cycling stability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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