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
Advertisement Though, as Karbler assures, between STRATCOM and the Pentagon, the government conducts around 400 kinds of rehearsals, exercises, and conferences to practice for crisis events like this, and that includes various cabinet members.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Marines and event organizers rebutted, stating that the exercises were routine and that safety precautions were taken, noting that rehearsals, medical, fire, and emergency assets were in place.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The rehearsals for the show are some of the best behind-the-scenes material here.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
The couple surprised Arnold with the news during rehearsals of their foxtrot, while Scott dedicated his performance on that night’s episode to Mark.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Spaghetti Cumbia said there was no time to spend on the streets between rehearsals and studio sessions.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The pair initially struggled to connect during the first week of rehearsals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will have front row seats at the event which, according to satellite imagery of apparent rehearsals, could include a large-scale mass gymnastics performance.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
With the awards and live telecast a short six weeks away, Wilson will soon throw herself into rehearsals, both for her performance and her opening monologue.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Marines and event organizers rebutted, stating that the exercises were routine and that safety precautions were taken, noting that rehearsals, medical, fire, and emergency assets were in place.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The rehearsals for the show are some of the best behind-the-scenes material here.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
The couple surprised Arnold with the news during rehearsals of their foxtrot, while Scott dedicated his performance on that night’s episode to Mark.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Spaghetti Cumbia said there was no time to spend on the streets between rehearsals and studio sessions.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The pair initially struggled to connect during the first week of rehearsals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will have front row seats at the event which, according to satellite imagery of apparent rehearsals, could include a large-scale mass gymnastics performance.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
With the awards and live telecast a short six weeks away, Wilson will soon throw herself into rehearsals, both for her performance and her opening monologue.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
Noun
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There are previews for the top Week 9 games.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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If the musicians had gone on strike, 23 Broadway musicals would have been impacted, including long-standing mega earners, Wicked, Hamilton and The Lion King, as well as new musicals in previews, such as Chess and Queen of Versailles.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Kalkbrenner’s summer league performance paired with his preseason outings and holding his own in team practices behind closed doors likely changed all that.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Proving cold-chain integrity, making preparation steps unmistakable, and communicating safety practices directly to consumers are critical to avoiding the next category-wide hit when an isolated recall goes viral.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to a press release, the pilot has entered a real-traffic phase after extensive laboratory validation, including durability tests and pavement interface trials.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Manafort as sentenced to more than seven years in prison after he was found guilty of financial and tax fraud, and conspiracy and witness tampering in separate trials.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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