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.
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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.
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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.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 June 2026
The firing squad’s rehearsals will include both live fire and dry fire sessions.
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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.
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Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
In the past, Williams experienced getting recast due to a slight weight gain after months of rehearsals.
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Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
All rehearsals and performances will be at the Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave.
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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
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Not all experiences may be available during previews.
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And lately my wife and I have been experiencing medical conditions that might be previews of challenges to come.
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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.
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Over the years, several Parsi women in India have mounted legal challenges to such practices.
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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.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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