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 role was recast, but after a couple of days of rehearsals, the producers urged him to return.
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
His father, who played in a party band, occasionally invited him to rehearsals, where Kwasniewski-Kelvin, then 12, would solo over the group’s blues and pop jams.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
In a conversation earlier in the day before rehearsals began, Ruffalo got deeper into his motivation for doing the show right now.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Just as the work crews were making the final push, Walt hosted an anniversary party for his wife in the park with hundreds of visitors and the ABC TV crew showed up to go through rehearsals for the live broadcast.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Both full-time and part-time contracts are on the table, and rehearsals begin in March, according to the notice.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Contestants must disguise themselves during rehearsals Even when contestants rehearse, they must be disguised.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
And to have those rehearsals and to get to talk about the script and the characters in-depth was really meaningful.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
The friendship developed during rehearsals, and then a confrontation in the film between their characters culminated in a slap.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
His father, who played in a party band, occasionally invited him to rehearsals, where Kwasniewski-Kelvin, then 12, would solo over the group’s blues and pop jams.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
In a conversation earlier in the day before rehearsals began, Ruffalo got deeper into his motivation for doing the show right now.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Just as the work crews were making the final push, Walt hosted an anniversary party for his wife in the park with hundreds of visitors and the ABC TV crew showed up to go through rehearsals for the live broadcast.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Both full-time and part-time contracts are on the table, and rehearsals begin in March, according to the notice.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Contestants must disguise themselves during rehearsals Even when contestants rehearse, they must be disguised.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
And to have those rehearsals and to get to talk about the script and the characters in-depth was really meaningful.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
The friendship developed during rehearsals, and then a confrontation in the film between their characters culminated in a slap.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
Noun
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The 16-week limited engagement begins previews on Thursday, March 19, at the James Earl Jones Theatre with an opening night set for Wednesday, April 15.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, the limited engagement production begins previews March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night on April 15.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since Andrea's trials, Woroniecki has continued to preach across the United States.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials, which allows sports fans to watch the game for free.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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