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
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.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
However, former coaches regularly return to serve as mentors during rehearsals — and some first-time mentors have eventually become coaches.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Chavez recalls watching Impacciatore in her costume on the dance floor going hard during rehearsals and giving it all.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
The firing squad’s rehearsals will include both live fire and dry fire sessions.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
There was stuff up ahead—the calendar entries, and rehearsals with the Violators, in preparation for a tour.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
In the past, Williams experienced getting recast due to a slight weight gain after months of rehearsals.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
All rehearsals and performances will be at the Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
However, former coaches regularly return to serve as mentors during rehearsals — and some first-time mentors have eventually become coaches.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Chavez recalls watching Impacciatore in her costume on the dance floor going hard during rehearsals and giving it all.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
The firing squad’s rehearsals will include both live fire and dry fire sessions.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
There was stuff up ahead—the calendar entries, and rehearsals with the Violators, in preparation for a tour.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
In the past, Williams experienced getting recast due to a slight weight gain after months of rehearsals.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
All rehearsals and performances will be at the Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
Noun
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Not all experiences may be available during previews.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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And lately my wife and I have been experiencing medical conditions that might be previews of challenges to come.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Reports from the Ukrainian trials suggest the robots were mainly useful for logistics and support missions rather than combat.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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As Luigi Mangione's legal team heads back to court in New York City this week for a key pretrial hearing, some legal experts say his populist appeal, fueled in part by what some describe as his Instagram-ready good looks, could complicate his trials.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Over the years, several Parsi women in India have mounted legal challenges to such practices.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The subscription service focuses on personalizable wellness practices for the mind and body that can easily fit into users’ day-to-day lives.—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
21 June 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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“Rehearsals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsals. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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