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
During early rehearsals of a pivotal coatroom scene, Kaplow recalls flagging that Hawke was touching his scene partner too often.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
With rehearsals in the early stages, the singer is spending much of his time preparing for the months-long commitment, which is set to begin in May and run through the end of the year.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The opening number was originally planned as the studio version of the Rosé collaboration, but when Winston sat with Mars and his band the Hooligans during rehearsals, Mars played him a new arrangement.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2026
The replaceable battery is suitable for long jamming sessions or rehearsals.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The Puma Speedcat is a favorite of Dua Lipa, who's been spotted wearing them during tour rehearsals.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Mulvaney addressed the comments two days ago in her video posted on her first day of rehearsals.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Artemis 2 crew members have been training at KSC, conducting launch-day rehearsals over the past several months in preparation for their mission, and were present to see their SLS rocket roll out for the first time today.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The role was recast, but after a couple of days of rehearsals, the producers urged him to return.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
With rehearsals in the early stages, the singer is spending much of his time preparing for the months-long commitment, which is set to begin in May and run through the end of the year.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The opening number was originally planned as the studio version of the Rosé collaboration, but when Winston sat with Mars and his band the Hooligans during rehearsals, Mars played him a new arrangement.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2026
The replaceable battery is suitable for long jamming sessions or rehearsals.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The Puma Speedcat is a favorite of Dua Lipa, who's been spotted wearing them during tour rehearsals.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Mulvaney addressed the comments two days ago in her video posted on her first day of rehearsals.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Artemis 2 crew members have been training at KSC, conducting launch-day rehearsals over the past several months in preparation for their mission, and were present to see their SLS rocket roll out for the first time today.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The role was recast, but after a couple of days of rehearsals, the producers urged him to return.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
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Angels Studios’ Kevin James rom-com Solo Mio has the second-best previews of the new bunch so far, but the best on Thursday, with $744K at 2,406 locations, with an opening outlook of $5M for the weekend at 3,052 theaters.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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She and two other plaintiffs have been selected for bellwether trials — essentially test cases for both sides to see how their arguments play out before a jury.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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After coming up short in the trials a half dozen times, Ruohonen, who graduated from Spring Lake Park and lives in Brooklyn Park, has finally broken through.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her practices all week, Glenn said, have been great.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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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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