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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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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
Madonna has paid a month’s rent for the musician tenants of an iconic New York City building where the singer herself once rehearsed early in her career.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The task required the writers to rehearse for months to map out contingencies and shape character arcs.
—Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Fans heard how Duran Duran used to rehearse next door to UB40 at a casino called the Rum Runner.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
While rehearsing in the dance studio, Lopez took a moment to hang out with Off Campus star Mika Abdalla.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The task required the writers to rehearse for months to map out contingencies and shape character arcs.
—Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Fans heard how Duran Duran used to rehearse next door to UB40 at a casino called the Rum Runner.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
While rehearsing in the dance studio, Lopez took a moment to hang out with Off Campus star Mika Abdalla.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
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The service The staff are gentle but also fun, witty and joyful, such as Rini, who can answer almost any question on Bawah; Nintya who handles landscaping and permaculture; and the waiter Julian, who likes to practice his English accent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Around 75% were breast cancer survivors, and none of them had practiced yoga regularly within the prior three months.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Oh, to live in a room filled with the objects described by Katherine Mansfield.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But few would describe this year’s ragtag selection of new musicals as robust.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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Richard Pryor, a Bruce acolyte, eventually concluded after a visit to Africa in 1979 that repeating the n-word hadn’t diluted it at all.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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To honor her memory, one of Owens' children recited a poem.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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My teacher selected me to recite a Mother’s Day poem.—
Joseph O’Neill,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Benjie Ancheta, police chief of Alabel town in Sarangani in the Philippines, told Reuters that the police building had some cracks immediately after the quake, which occurred during their flag-raising ceremony.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The suspect is likely the father of the two children, police told ABC-7.—
Noah Goldberg
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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While shares listed in some markets have struggled to regain momentum, Wall Street's major averages have wiped out initial losses as investors look through the war, higher oil prices and the impact of the conflict on inflation.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Below it, a 1,475-square-foot residence, originally listed for almost $2 million, recently closed at $3 million thanks to a high level of interest.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Microdrama performer Sam Myerson will narrate the series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Obama narrates videos scattered across the exhibit, which also features a full wall of 2008 campaign buttons, original copies of essays from Obama’s school and community organizing days and a timeline of his first presidential campaign.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Joe O’Connor, assistant director at TSM, detailed some deals that have been completed this year or are still delayed after years.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In the courtroom gallery, family members of the victims dabbed away tears as a prosecutor detailed the final moments of almost 100 people who died after using the lethal products purchased from Law.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Rehearse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearse. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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