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
The stadium will be ready; as close to 100% as a new stadium can be without rehearsals.
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Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Our rehearsals are a really good environment.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot more prep time, like table reads and rehearsals, which gives us actors more space to really get into character.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies' drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies’ drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Strictly speaking, priests weren’t supposed to visit the theatre, but a blind eye had been turned to the attendance of rehearsals.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
That changed once rehearsals brought in practice audiences.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
At first, Young didn’t think the performance was as good as her rehearsals, but people’s reactions changed her mind.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Our rehearsals are a really good environment.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot more prep time, like table reads and rehearsals, which gives us actors more space to really get into character.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies' drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies’ drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Strictly speaking, priests weren’t supposed to visit the theatre, but a blind eye had been turned to the attendance of rehearsals.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
That changed once rehearsals brought in practice audiences.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
At first, Young didn’t think the performance was as good as her rehearsals, but people’s reactions changed her mind.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
Noun
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There will also be photo previews of select interior stops.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The revival of Chess, directed by Michael Mayer, began previews October 15, 2025, and opened November 16.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In two separate trials in February, juries found both Alyssa O’Neal and Kelsey Stimatze not guilty of two misdemeanor counts.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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While the current devices are still experimental, battlefield trials suggest militaries are continuing to explore wearable robotics to extend soldier endurance and reduce injuries during physically demanding tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officials in the suburb said the initiative, which had been in the planning stages since 2019, is designed to address the discriminatory housing policies and practices faced by Black residents.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fuel sellers engaging in unfair or anticompetitive practices will be referred for prosecution if necessary, the watchdog said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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