Definition of rehearsalnext
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 An activity like heavy strength training requires more time in the rehearsal phase to focus on progressive loading. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 The work will include the addition of a large music performance and rehearsal space, two dance rehearsal rooms and support areas for the school’s dance program, as well as a new black-box performance space, the school said earlier this year. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 The group’s members learn the music and how to perform through classes, rehearsals, community events and street parades. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 Alleigha was the church's main worship leader and performed alongside Flynn, who sang with the worship team during rehearsals and weekend services, Keyt testified. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearsal
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Noun
  • The measure would end the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks observed across most of the nation since the 1960s.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Their bye week consisted of wild-card watch parties, batting practice, live pitching — from a long list of arms on Wednesday, especially — and an open workout Thursday that culminated in a scrimmage.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • When the trial ended, the country gladly went back to DST in the summers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • After a 2021 trial, Silver ruled against the state, issuing an injunction that required corrections authorities to address the constitutional violations.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • For the preview, Preston is using eX-Ray recycled cotton made from pre-consumer factory offcuts and production scraps, along with deadstock fabric from past collections.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The musical will play the Marquis Theatre with its first preview on March 24, 2027 and an official opening April 20.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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