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
Naturally, throughout rehearsals over the past few weeks, Leavitt has had the opportunity to shadow the current Roxie — Kate Baldwin — to prepare for the role.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of that, Tournatzés forewent lengthy rehearsals, choosing to heavily brief the adult cast instead.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Johannes insists on sitting in on the rehearsals for the next leg of the tour.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 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
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of that, Tournatzés forewent lengthy rehearsals, choosing to heavily brief the adult cast instead.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Johannes insists on sitting in on the rehearsals for the next leg of the tour.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 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
Noun
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The show, directed by Tony Award-winning Sam Pinkleton, begins previews on March 26, ahead of its April 23 opening at Studio 54 in New York City.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Iron Lung held previews on Tuesday and Wednesday.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Close unused services and delete accounts tied to outdated app subscriptions or trials.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Eagles Eye trials involved personnel from multiple Royal Navy squadrons, as well as industry partners including MarWorks, TeleplanForsberg, C3IA, General Dynamics, UAV Aerosystems and Collins Aerospace.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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A student who was a friend of a Centennial player with minimal practices was asked to join the team for a game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Kelce, who continues her ongoing partnership with Dove through a commercial that will air during the 2026 Super Bowl, learned her self-love practices through her own life experiences.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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