as in practice
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rehearsal
If the pregame rehearsal was any clue, expect to see diehard fans Timotheé Chalamet and Ben Stiller seated next to each other.
—
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Her bond with her bandmates were evident during both their rehearsal and during their first performance.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
But Romano was shown the door during rehearsals, replaced in the pilot by Greg Lee, and then Joe Rogan was cast as a new character, handyman Joe, in episode 2 and would stay on board for all five seasons.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
The actress concluded by thanking director Joe Mantello, saying some of the best days of her career were spent in a rehearsal room with him.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehearsal
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Her bond with her bandmates were evident during both their rehearsal and during their first performance.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
But Romano was shown the door during rehearsals, replaced in the pilot by Greg Lee, and then Joe Rogan was cast as a new character, handyman Joe, in episode 2 and would stay on board for all five seasons.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
The actress concluded by thanking director Joe Mantello, saying some of the best days of her career were spent in a rehearsal room with him.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehearsal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
Noun
-
So much of it comes down to economics, to not being freed from unethical labor practices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
-
Several other unions also filed unfair labor practices over the unilateral nature of the policy change, which was originally set to be implemented on July 1, 2025.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
-
The Karmelo Anthony trial continued Saturday for almost nine hours with about a dozen witnesses at the Collin County Courthouse.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
-
Party leader Samvel Karapetyan is on trial for allegedly advocating for the government's overthrow, which the Armenian-Russian billionaire has rejected as a politically motivated case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
-
Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals and debate if the Spurs can get back in the series after surprisingly going down 2-0 to the New York Knicks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
-
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a preview of the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup and the global stakes behind the tournament’s kickoff.—
,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
