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
In the morning, Aira is in the rehearsal space on Great Jones Street, being put through her paces by Marla.
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Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Social media posts indicate that work was done on parade floats in New York and California, new music was recorded in London and performer rehearsals have started in Florida.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
After six months of shows, with three months of rehearsals before that, all Bailey wanted to do was disappear for a while.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
One is a countdown to the concert, showing the rehearsals while introducing the artist, his production team, his entourage and his family.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Social media posts indicate that work was done on parade floats in New York and California, new music was recorded in London and performer rehearsals have started in Florida.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
After six months of shows, with three months of rehearsals before that, all Bailey wanted to do was disappear for a while.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
One is a countdown to the concert, showing the rehearsals while introducing the artist, his production team, his entourage and his family.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
Noun
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The film — which reboots the studio’s DC Universe — is playing in Thursday previews this week before opening nationwide in theaters on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The reunion comes several months after Tia opened up about being physically distant from her sister in a September 2024 preview of her WE TV docuseries, Tia Mowry: My Next Act.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The practice of succession planting gives gardeners a chance to extend the garden season and promotes soil health by keeping your garden beds active.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Noun
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And once the trial ended, where would all these people go?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Besides adding four more days, Prime for Young Adults is offering a 6-month trial for students.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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