as in preview
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
Enclosed by prison-like scaffolding, viewers experience both empathy and entrapment, transforming the piece into a rehearsal for real-life resistance.
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Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.
—Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.
—Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
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This is a preview of The 1600—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Caps, on the other hand, got a preview of life without Thompson down the stretch.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The practice allowed the meditators to view their devotion as closely tied to Magdalene.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Paxton was acquitted of allegations of corruption and bribery after a two-week impeachment trial in 2023.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2025
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Abraham’s trial in the criminal case is scheduled to start Aug. 4.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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