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
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
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Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Major events that are expected to have some impact on DCA include the Great American State Fair opening on June 24 and 25 and Military Appreciation Day on June 28 before Independence Day rehearsals and celebrations take place on July 3 and 4.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In an unusual step, the script was further workshopped and developed with the cast during rehearsals.
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Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
This may require some rehearsals, but surely the bragging rights of having been bouncers will compensate them for doing this duty.
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Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
For the musicians, the weekly rehearsals are part practice and part community.
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Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Major events that are expected to have some impact on DCA include the Great American State Fair opening on June 24 and 25 and Military Appreciation Day on June 28 before Independence Day rehearsals and celebrations take place on July 3 and 4.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In an unusual step, the script was further workshopped and developed with the cast during rehearsals.
—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
This may require some rehearsals, but surely the bragging rights of having been bouncers will compensate them for doing this duty.
—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
For the musicians, the weekly rehearsals are part practice and part community.
—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times.
—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
Noun
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The four-week limited engagement – previews begin Tuesday, July 21, with an opening night set for Thursday, July 30 – will be staged at the intimate East Village Basement theater in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood.
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The musical is set to begin previews next March.
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The Kang Kon was refloated and launched again about a month later, and began sea trials earlier this month.
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The incident sparked a media frenzy, thrusting Lorena and John into the spotlight as their respective trials became front-page news.
Noun
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While most meditation practices ask you to stay mentally engaged, NSDR asks you to follow along, let go, and remain passive throughout the exercise.
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As children spend more time at home during summer break, experts want parents to be mindful of proper gun storage and safety practices to keep their families safe.
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.
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“Rehearsals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsals. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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