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as in practiced
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 described
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 repeated
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 recited
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 rehearsed
Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
For Artemis 2, the team rehearsed extensively with Orion mockups in open water, practicing every step of the recovery sequence alongside other military units and NASA personnel.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gosling and Ortiz rehearsed each scene before bringing out the puppet, nailing down the blocking between them first.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Svetnoy was standing behind the monitor and about six to seven feet away as Baldwin rehearsed the scene the crew was about to film.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Mulligan and Issac also rehearsed the big physical fight scene ad nauseam.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Research on parental mediation also finds that rehearsed responses help children disengage from uncomfortable interactions.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
In drills, Taiwan has rehearsed repelling a seaborne assault with drones, fast patrol craft, mobile Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles and Marine Corps teams.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
It had been rehearsed repeatedly through Australia’s training camp.
—Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
And the deeper twist is that, for decades, even when the machines failed, humans often did, too—coming across as mechanical, rehearsed or generic.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
The patriarch would even hold a belt in his hand when The Jackson 5 rehearsed and would hit any of his children who misbehaved.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
For Artemis 2, the team rehearsed extensively with Orion mockups in open water, practicing every step of the recovery sequence alongside other military units and NASA personnel.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gosling and Ortiz rehearsed each scene before bringing out the puppet, nailing down the blocking between them first.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Svetnoy was standing behind the monitor and about six to seven feet away as Baldwin rehearsed the scene the crew was about to film.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Mulligan and Issac also rehearsed the big physical fight scene ad nauseam.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Research on parental mediation also finds that rehearsed responses help children disengage from uncomfortable interactions.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
In drills, Taiwan has rehearsed repelling a seaborne assault with drones, fast patrol craft, mobile Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles and Marine Corps teams.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
It had been rehearsed repeatedly through Australia’s training camp.
—Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsed
Adjective
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Children enter school better prepared to learn and succeed.—
Franklyn Baker,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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China is possibly the best prepared country.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Sports like fencing, boxing and gymnastics could also be practiced within the hall.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Mindfulness meditation was not widely practiced by the non-monastic Buddhist laity.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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South Africa's health department had said around 150 tourists were on board at the time of the outbreak, while online tour operators said the Hondius — described as a specialist polar cruise ship — usually travels with around 70 crew members.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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His name shot to the national stage when McBath described his case during a congressional hearing with then-Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the beginning of March.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Mann repeated her prior testimony about Weinstein using the bathroom before the attack and her later finding a syringe in the bathroom’s trash can afterward.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pattern is repeated across the country and across industries.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Laurel Hill president and ceo Nancy Goldenberg recited Joyce Kilmer's famous poem about trees to begin the ceremony.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fravel was sentenced to life in prison for premeditated murder.—
Sydney Mook,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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He’s been charged with two counts of premeditated murder with a weapon, among other charges.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reyes asked that if any such signs were found that the government’s attorney be told.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Additionally, he was listed as living at a Dorchester address when his mayoral appointment notice came up for approval by the City Council last Wednesday.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Furthermore, Carmichael is listed as the attorney of record with Jones in several cases defending Black fraternal organizations, such as the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the Knights and Daughters of Tabor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
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“Rehearsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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