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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
There would be no concert previews or early radio release or teaser clips to prepare the way. Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 The first-ever revival of Sorkin’s play begins previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Thursday, October 8, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 29. Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 The current Rocky Horror Show revival, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, began previews March 26 and officially opened April 23 at Studio 54. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Over the past several weeks, my position previews ranked hundreds of draft-eligible players ahead of the 2026 season. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 While the previews were heavily comped for press tickets, the play pulled in $729,250 and played to 100 percent capacity. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 The sixth entry in Sony’s horror franchise has made $3 million in Thursday previews at the box office. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Video previews and creator page layouts are also getting more customizable, and custom unblurred thumbnails can now be added to any public posts. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026 However, the situation is changing, as the latest Firefox update brings a new type of Smart Window browser tabs, AI-powered tab grouping, and visual previews of your browsing history. Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
Hugo Weaving’s Frank Harkness, the nefarious birth father of agent River Cartwright (Jack Lowdon), also makes an appearance, and the trailer previews plenty of explosions, shootouts and even hand-to-hand combat. Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 McLaren’s new McL 6GT concept previews a future production vehicle. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter digs into why your restaurant bill keeps creeping up, says goodbye to a six-year Optimist Hall favorite, welcomes a new Italian spot to Dilworth and previews an anime convention plus a French bakery opening. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 Kenny Beecham previews the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks waiting for their Western Conference opponent with the San Antonio Spurs coming out to fight for the Larry O'Brien trophy. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026 Plus, the Prospect Series previews next week’s draft lottery. James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Noah Kahan previews his upcoming album The Great Divide at a Spotify Presents event in New York City on April 22. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026 The actor — alongside creator Jonathan Glatzer and costars Sarah Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Adelstein, and more — previews the biting dramedy. Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami previews the new stadium’s debut and looks at other hot topics surrounding the club. Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
Noun
  • The rehearsals in the leadup to the show had been human-only, Swanson said.
    Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Because of his unique working methods, Herzog typically plans for a long series of rehearsals before production begins.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moor explains how this form of thought emphasizes branching, growth, and pruning, as opposed to hierarchical ordering, and shows how these principles can be identified in the work of writers like Tolstoy and Wordsworth.
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The big story This photograph taken on November 5, 2025 shows employees inspecting photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels at an Adani Group factory in Gujarat’s port city of Mundra.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The ones to prioritize are the Palatine Gallery, which displays the Medici’s collection of paintings, the Royal Apartments, and the Museum of Costume and Fashion.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Step aside, Kalshi While Robinhood displays Kalshi's markets to its users, Moley estimates roughly 23% of prediction market volume has shifted to Rothera from Kalshi since June.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Each one of her novels presents a different setting and dynamic, but her oeuvre is unified by careful thought, sharp style, and an uncanny ability to make the pages want to turn.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The ad combines those remarks with other statements and presents them as though Talarico is reading them from a Bible.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural season A new era of women’s golf lands in November.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In an interview with the Tribune-Review, the filmmaker said the movie is about a steelworker who loses his job when the mill announces a shutdown.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Not much else about the UTV is sporty; however, the six-speed certainly exhibits the thunks and thuds characteristic of a DCT.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Today, Tennoz is home to a range of art spaces operated by Warehouse TERRADA, including the gallery complex TERRADA ART COMPLEX, WHAT MUSEUM, and WHAT CAFE, which exhibits and sells works by emerging artists.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While concerns over oil supply disruptions in the Middle East continue to persist, Venezuela offers a bright spot.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Against that backdrop, market organizers must ensure any event offers buyers and sellers a clear return on investment.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

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