as in previews
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 rehearsals
Their flight plan for Friday also included rehearsals of basic medical procedures — including chest compressions and methods to clear airway obstructions — to help prepare future Orion crews for possible emergencies in deep space.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
During rehearsals, McCormack welcomed all professional feedback to reach the exacting standards of the realistic medical show, especially when using instruments such as a cranial drill.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In his capacity as dance captain, Jesse Jones worked with Knight and Seldon during rehearsals to help teach choreography to new cast members.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There were long rehearsals, choreography to master, posture to perfect, and a series of pre-events that built both discipline and connection, including a particularly emotional brunch shared with mothers and daughters.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to the crew's flyby rehearsals, Hansen is scheduled to prepare Orion for a minor correction burn to keep their trajectory on course, expected to fire during the second half of their day.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The cast only had a few days of rehearsals.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
The stadium will be ready; as close to 100% as a new stadium can be without rehearsals.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Our rehearsals are a really good environment.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
During rehearsals, McCormack welcomed all professional feedback to reach the exacting standards of the realistic medical show, especially when using instruments such as a cranial drill.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In his capacity as dance captain, Jesse Jones worked with Knight and Seldon during rehearsals to help teach choreography to new cast members.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There were long rehearsals, choreography to master, posture to perfect, and a series of pre-events that built both discipline and connection, including a particularly emotional brunch shared with mothers and daughters.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to the crew's flyby rehearsals, Hansen is scheduled to prepare Orion for a minor correction burn to keep their trajectory on course, expected to fire during the second half of their day.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The cast only had a few days of rehearsals.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
The stadium will be ready; as close to 100% as a new stadium can be without rehearsals.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Our rehearsals are a really good environment.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
Noun
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Beaches had a somewhat less auspicious start, with capacity at 88 percent and grossing $217,743 across its first two previews.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Opening night is April 22; The Rocky Horror Show began previews at Studio 54, filling the venue and grossing $460,121 for four previews.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thirteen pooled trials represents a meaningfully stronger level of evidence than a single small study.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The prototype engine, designated 6UEC35LSGH, completed initial hydrogen co-firing trials at J-ENG’s factory in Hyogo Prefecture.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Israel has intermittently launched such long-range airstrikes since July 2024, after a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv, in combat missions that, especially in retrospect, served as dry runs for the June air war against Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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