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
David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The musical at the Broadhurst Theatre, directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, was nominated for nine Tonys including Best Revival of a Musical, and began previews March 18 and opened April 7.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 May 2026
But SeaWorld’s annual pass members are scheduled to get previews of the ride starting Saturday.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
The free event features lesson previews, games, water safety talks and swag.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Impossible — The Final Reckoning grossed $8 million in previews on its way to a four day opening of $79 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
In September, Meta released its own display glasses, enabling users to see features like messages, photo previews and live captions through a small display that's built into one of the device's lenses.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Across America has begun previews at Epcot ahead of an official grand opening on May 26.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 1 May 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.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 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
The annual festival previews emerging music newcomers in Brighton, England.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2026 girls soccer playoffs for Dallas-area schools that begin on Thursday.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Apple will reveal the major details of what’s coming, with in-depth previews to whet everyone’s appetite.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The musical at the Broadhurst Theatre, directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, was nominated for nine Tonys including Best Revival of a Musical, and began previews March 18 and opened April 7.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 May 2026
But SeaWorld’s annual pass members are scheduled to get previews of the ride starting Saturday.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
The free event features lesson previews, games, water safety talks and swag.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Impossible — The Final Reckoning grossed $8 million in previews on its way to a four day opening of $79 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
In September, Meta released its own display glasses, enabling users to see features like messages, photo previews and live captions through a small display that's built into one of the device's lenses.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Across America has begun previews at Epcot ahead of an official grand opening on May 26.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Verb
From prep race success to trainer Bob Baffert’s resume, Steve Kornacki previews the biggest storylines and best bets.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 1 May 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.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 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
The annual festival previews emerging music newcomers in Brighton, England.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2026 girls soccer playoffs for Dallas-area schools that begin on Thursday.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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These rehearsals, still widely unknown and spanning from late 1943 through April 1944, involved dangerous friendly fire and suffered from serious coordination errors, resulting in the real-life deaths of at least 700 American and British soldiers.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The timing was already brutal because Travolta needed to finish the film in time to begin rehearsals for Grease opposite Olivia Newton-John.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Today the toymaker’s website shows the bear for sale with the GPT feature.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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One early scene at a diner shows Valentina chatting with a group of immigrant men who have just crossed the border.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Page 11 displays one of the S-1 chief set-pieces, a chart showing the total addressable markets for each of its three segments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Approaching the audience gathered there, the bus passed Broad Street, which displays a Birmingham Wall of Stars plaque for the 1982 team.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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On Wednesday, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the Campaign Legal Center, two nonprofits focused on government ethics, wrote that accepting ballroom donations from companies and individuals with business before the government presents a conflict of interest.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Ultimately, each inflation environment presents both opportunities and risks.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The World Health Organization announces the first recovery of a patient confirmed to have been infected with Ebola during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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April 2016 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission announces federal fraud charges against Paxton, stemming from the Servergy investigation.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Shortly afterward, the company’s stock prices can go into a downward spiral as the company perpetuates its toxic behavior, selling more shares at a fraction of the price whenever the stock exhibits a significant upward trend.—
David Capablanca,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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If your area is known to be susceptible to a particular type of lawn fungus disease, consider transitioning to a variety of grass that exhibits improved resistance to that fungus.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Tumi also offers a more high-end version at 31 percent off, featuring a wipeable lining for inevitable makeup leaks.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Additionally, the building offers two parking spots.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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