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
So, the stars rehearsed in a dance studio for weeks, practicing each other’s mannerisms and studying vocal inflections.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Before this meeting, rehearse your talking points with a friend or mirror to build confidence and refine your delivery.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Ball season returns with its glittering whirl of tiaras, tuxedos, and traditional steps rehearsed across generations.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Stretching on set Courtesy of Philippe Antonello for Amazon MGM Studios
Phelan is currently rehearsing around six ballets a day for New York City Ballet’s spring season, which requires pacing yourself.
—Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Before this meeting, rehearse your talking points with a friend or mirror to build confidence and refine your delivery.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Ball season returns with its glittering whirl of tiaras, tuxedos, and traditional steps rehearsed across generations.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Stretching on set Courtesy of Philippe Antonello for Amazon MGM Studios
Phelan is currently rehearsing around six ballets a day for New York City Ballet’s spring season, which requires pacing yourself.
—Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
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What Will Happen in The Rehearsal Season 2? Nathan Fielder is back to lend a hand in The Rehearsal Season 2, helping people practice for important events in their life by walking them through complex artificial settings.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a tough school year for every Palisades High student dealing with the temporary closure of their campus because of the Palisades fire and being forced to find alternative sites to practice their various sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Holden’s family described the ordeal on a website dedicated to securing his release.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Living history interpreters will interact with the public, describing the events of the time and the life of soldiers on campaign during the early 1800s.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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This process is repeated until one candidate has received the necessary votes.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Real-Time Identity Resolution Changes The Game One of the most significant leaps forward for adaptable brands is real-time identity resolution—a solution that bridges the gap between anonymous website visitors and repeat customers.—
Richard Jones,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Their employees could recite growth targets but couldn't articulate why those targets mattered beyond shareholder value.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, April 27, the Hart of Dixie alum, 43, shared a video on her Instagram of her and a friend wearing Darth Vader masks and pressing a button on the side, prompting the toys to recite some classic Star Wars phrases.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Market sources tell us the film’s budget is being pegged north of $150M. The film stars Jesse Plemons, Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, and McKenna Grace.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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The unlikely hit comedy, which tells a deranged alternative history of Mary Todd Lincoln, has attracted high-profile celebrity audience members including Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, and Steven Spielberg.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Elliot Page Meyer also listed Elliot Page — who came out as transgender in 2020 — as a potential to play Bella.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The text of the deal lists 55 minerals subject to the U.S-Ukraine agreement, but says more can be added to the pact.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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It is narrated by the figure of death, which sounds gruesome but isn't.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The book is available in all bookstores, as an ebook, and an audiobook (narrated by Cazzu).—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
3 May 2025
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This lightweight, crochet sweater vest is adorned with delicate buttons down the front, while the fold-over collar is decorated with lace detailing that dresses up this relatively simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The $10 billion order from the UK for Boeing (first of many new orders hopefully) was detailed this morning as British Airways unveiled plans to buy 32 Boeing 787-10 long-haul aircraft from Boeing.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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