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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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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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
As the volunteers and dancers continued to rehearse their moves, in a corner of the white tent, tailors were working around the clock to make sure the dresses and props were ready.
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Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The choreography, timing and crash were meticulously rehearsed to make the chaos feel authentic (while remaining safe).
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
That means people with vivid recall may also more readily relive and rehearse distressing events.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Early behavioral research suggested that raccoons can learn a task, walk away and later return to solve it accurately – as if having mentally rehearsed the solution.
—Kelly Lambert, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The choreography, timing and crash were meticulously rehearsed to make the chaos feel authentic (while remaining safe).
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
That means people with vivid recall may also more readily relive and rehearse distressing events.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Early behavioral research suggested that raccoons can learn a task, walk away and later return to solve it accurately – as if having mentally rehearsed the solution.
—Kelly Lambert, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
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The Global Compassion Coalition says that the first step to overcoming helplessness is to practice acceptance instead of resistance, which is a hard pill to take at the moment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Andre Agassi would practice super intensely, but for short periods.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On these blocks, darkened by the presence of heavily armed federal agents, Minnesotans describe routine movements as calculated risks, unsure which block might erupt into confrontation.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Israel seized control of the Rafah crossing in May 2024, describing the move as part of its campaign against Hamas smuggling routes.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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But those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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In its statement to NPR, DHS again repeated the claim about Retes, who is preparing a civil lawsuit against the federal government to recover damages for his rights being violated.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fox News Digital later interviewed SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, playing a video clip of Slusser reciting those allegations at Mountain West media days July 15.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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That solemn poetry the soldiers recite either aloud or in their thoughts comes by way of Nietzsche.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Feb. 2026
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Kate later told Mary Berry that William tried to pull out all the stops in the kitchen to impress her early on in their relationship.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Jackson was not listed on the Pulaski County jail's roster Sunday night.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Alex Sarr’s status The Wizards are listing second-year center Alex Sarr as questionable for Sunday’s game due to right calf soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Tina Knowles narrated her own audiobook with help from her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, niece Angie Beyincé, and Bey’s Destiny’s Child colleague Kelly Rowland.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
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McBride will also narrate an audiobook version of Thrilling Tales.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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The incident occurred at a TSA checkpoint where Richardson and a man got into an argument, according to the report detailed by the arresting officer.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Her stories are well-told, relevant and often searing, detailing an elementary-school teacher’s slight, a hometown swimming-pool reckoning and chauvinism from an Ivy League club.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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