rehearse

verb

ri-ˈhərs How to pronounce rehearse (audio)
Definition of rehearsenext
1
as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled the orchestra rehearsed the symphony until they finally got it to the conductor's satisfaction

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2
as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail wrote a letter to the management rehearsing in lurid detail our terrible stay at their hotel

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3
as in to repeat
to say or state again rehearsed her story about why she was late as she walked into the meeting

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4
as in to recite
to specify one after another rehearsed the list of things he wanted for his birthday so that there would be no doubt in my mind

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Recent Examples of rehearse Voices bounce off century-old farmhouse walls as actors rehearse for a theater production. — Olivia Fletcher, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026 Members of the Eastview High School Chamber Choir rehearse for their performance with classic rock band Foreigner. — Derek James, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The stamina required to rehearse and perform shows that involve pivoting, marching, carrying large instruments, running, and more can burn more calories than an elliptical workout. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 New routines feel less overwhelming when kids have already rehearsed them in low-stakes settings. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
  1. practice
  2. describe
  3. repeat
  4. recite
  5. tell
  6. list
  7. narrate
  8. detail
Verb
  • Ertz said he was wowed by Mahomes starting in May’s organized team activities, when the Chiefs QB did throwing drills and did some limited cutting while practicing with teammates.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Flagrantly practicing an especially ribald strain of cringe comedy that brushes several third rails, often simultaneously, the show could have been a disastrous gambit.
    — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of practice
Verb
  • Founded by Kemmu and Nihalani, the company has positioned itself around backing stories described as authentic and character-driven, aiming to balance creative ambition with commercial appeal.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Other sailors described to CNN conditions unlike their previous deployments, largely because of the war, which stopped the ship from making stops at friendly ports.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of describe
Verb
  • But Roy’s story of Annie (Arjun Raina), a New Delhi architecture student caught in a vicious cycle of failing and repeating his studies, gradually reveals itself as a sharp and poignant portrayal of youth, deftly poised between hope and cynicism.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The reasons customers hesitate, why deals stall, or what causes operational issues to repeat themselves are often revealed in conversation, not in structured fields.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • Bowie allegedly told other users about her oath and shared the audio file of her reciting the pledge with them.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The process can take many forms – journaling, reciting the Psalm, YouTubing the Shofar, giving tzedakah, meditating, reading.
    — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of recite
Verb
  • The study of a patient’s urine was an extremely popular practice in the Middle Ages, even though doctors could tell precious little about what was ailing someone just by looking at a sample in a jar.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Backstage, Kenny Omega calls the Don Callis Family bullies and tells them to pick any three members to face him and The Young Bucks, who are standing beside Omega, next week.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • Every ticket listed on those three sites will be verified by LA28, which has signed commercial partnerships with those third-party platforms.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After reviewing enough job posts that listed the position as remote only to find out the company requires employees to work in office, Petersen doesn’t trust job descriptions anymore.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of list
Verb
  • Spencer is Emmy-nominated for narrating the true crime Lost Women docuseries, which gives voice to murdered and disregarded women.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jointly narrated by Adès and French/British conductor Stephanie Childress, this unusual piece is set to a series of Edith Sitwell poems.
    — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of narrate
Verb
  • The Athletic published a story detailing multiple investigations into Walter’s other businesses.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snared two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of detail

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