Thesaurus results for REHEARSAL

rehearsal

noun

ri-ˈhər-səl

Definition of rehearsal

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

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Recent Examples of rehearsal Inside the rehearsal hall this week, an exchange of powerful dialogue echoes across the stage. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Earlier in the week, Stiles opened up to Variety about the emotional rehearsals. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 While one organization is staging a show, the other will be preparing its next production in the rehearsal room. — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Bishop Martha Mary Sherman, left, carries a crucifix and stand while priests Linda Wilcox, center, and Mary Smith carry other items for a rehearsal for Annie Girresch’s ordination. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearsal

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Noun

Evans missed all of this week’s practice with a triceps injury.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Rounding out the composition is a selection of vintage rattan pieces and sculptural creations by Pretziada, a creative design practice based in Sardinia, and its artisans.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of practice

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Assistant District Attorney Jason Judd asserted at a pretrial conference that the expert would be material, or critical, at trial and that representatives of the state had met in person with the expert.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
Combining real-world robot experience with simulation also provides additional opportunities to practice tasks without relying entirely on physical trials.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of trial

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In a preview of political fights to come over artificial intelligence, the data center industry is starting to spend money on elections for the first time.

— Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Be careful because certain apps may open or begin loading a preview.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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