rehearsals

plural of rehearsal
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 Sanz closely followed the project from its early stages, participating in readings, rehearsals and meetings, and sharing his impressions with the team. — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 The hard thing for Scott to shake was his own interpretation of the role, to apply it to what Charleson endured during rehearsals and performances of material that held a different kind of resonance for him. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 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 Dudamel, though, leads rehearsals with an intensity that seems too manic to sustain. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Flexible independent learning - coursework students can complete around training blocks, travel schedules, rehearsals, and competition. — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Christie Brinkley Model Christie Brinkley had to drop out of competing in DWTS season 28 after an injury during rehearsals required surgery on her wrist and arm. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 Hargitay has been in steady rehearsals for the Emmy hosting gig, the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
Noun
  • The play saw 94 percent capacity across its first three previews and brought in just above $180,000 at the nonprofit theater.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • New to the roster was non-prof Roundabout’s The Imaginary Invalid starring Bill Irwin at the Haimes, filling 94% of seats for three previews for a take of $183,153.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Attackers create multiple accounts, abusing free trials and consuming AI tokens without ever intending to pay for them.
    — Sarita Singh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Over more than 44,000 trials, the results are a little concerning.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One example is the Church Project in Texas, a faith community that has returned to the practices of early Christianity by primarily meeting in small groups in members’ homes.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And, as families strain under the rising cost of living, these practices are coming for every line of the household budget.
    — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • These were dry runs for similar maneuvers that were essential for the subsequent lunar landings of the Apollo program.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
  • 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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“Rehearsals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsals. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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