Thesaurus results for REHEARSE

rehearse

verb

ri-ˈhərs

Definition of rehearse

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in to repeat

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of rehearse But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 With no other juveniles to practice with, Neil can only rehearse on Toyotas. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Per the official, work was underway on a different part of the stage from where the dancers were rehearsing when the crash took place. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 At Rock Lititz, Swift rehearsed before ever appearing at the first location in Arizona. — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse

Verb

It a strange, mystical Bond movie, that’s part an attempt at Blacksploitation and part about Harlem gangsters, Caribbean drug farming, and voodoo-practicing witch doctors.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
The judge limited the ability of a second lawyer, Daniel Epstein, to practice in the Southern District of Florida.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of practice

Verb

Fars described the sites as a forward headquarters for US Central Command’s land forces.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The first victim — identified Wednesday by the medical examiner as 79-year-old Clifford Boisa of Sutter County — has been described in news reports as the boat captain’s brother.

— Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of describe

Verb

Perishable items shouldn’t sit out for more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees, a reminder worth repeating before every beach day, picnic or backyard cookout.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
The new Fed leader repeated many of the themes from his first news conference last month, after officials voted to hold their benchmark lending rate steady for the fourth consecutive meeting.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs remain mainstays at many summer camps today.

— Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Over these images, two voices languidly recite what sounds like a roleplaying script, in which a desperate girl appeals to her grandpa for money.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of recite

Verb

Their lawyer, Joseph McBride, told the AP his clients were innocent of the charges.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Residents from Minnesota to Washington, DC, told CNN the noxious air has disrupted their lives, seeping into everything from their health and leisure to their businesses and family life.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of tell

Verb

The Bear Run Fire is currently listed at a half-acre, according to Watch Duty.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2026
Food delivery apps list Taylor Farms products available at Costco, Milam’s Markets, Aldi, Sedano’s and even gas stations like Wawa, 7-Eleven and Speedway.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of list

Verb

In addition to making guest appearances as Meredith, Pompeo also narrates the show and serves as an executive producer.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Barring its creation, the tapestry, which narrates a moment in English history that forever changed the country’s language, culture, and legal system, had not been back in the UK until this month, underscoring the historic nature of the loan.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of narrate

Verb

Intrinsic, whose bid was first detailed by Deadline two months ago, started out with a crowdfunding campaign on Seed & Spark.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Harper has earned nearly $250 million in salary over his 15-year MLB career and, as Sportico recently detailed, earns about $9 million a year in endorsements.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of detail

Browse Nearby Words

rehearsals

rehearse

rehearsed

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Rehearse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearse. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of rehearse

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on rehearse

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

raffish

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes