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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
Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The organization’s mission is to bring creative communities together to produce plays and musicals written, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Play is where empathy is rehearsed.
—Tiffany Hodges, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
What’s remarkable is how spontaneous the shows feel, never slick or over-rehearsed, as if the guy in charge is intentionally keeping it loose.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
United has rehearsed the data migration process, so things should go smoothly, the airline told CBS News.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The only disappointment of the afternoon was world jazz guitarist Al Di Meola who, reading sheet music off a stand in front of him, seemed a little under-rehearsed.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 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
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
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
New plays would be born, rehearsed and dissolved.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The organization’s mission is to bring creative communities together to produce plays and musicals written, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Play is where empathy is rehearsed.
—Tiffany Hodges, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
What’s remarkable is how spontaneous the shows feel, never slick or over-rehearsed, as if the guy in charge is intentionally keeping it loose.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
United has rehearsed the data migration process, so things should go smoothly, the airline told CBS News.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The only disappointment of the afternoon was world jazz guitarist Al Di Meola who, reading sheet music off a stand in front of him, seemed a little under-rehearsed.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsed
Adjective
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Kamal Kharazi, foreign policy adviser to the office of the supreme leader, told CNN on Monday that Iran is prepared for a long war.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers are prepared to drop Corey Seager in their lineup.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Among the events that day, the members of CHEER (Community for Holistic Education and Empowerment of Civic Responsibility) practiced their routine before performing; and members of the Lau Martial Club performed the Lion Dance; and members of the Valley Youth Philharmonic Orchestra performed.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Tatum went through a full workout in front of reporters in January, then practiced with the Celtics’ G League affiliate last month — indications his return was growing nearer.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Supporters of Newsom’s proposal have described it as a fairness policy, to create a uniform system of work requirements.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The chief of the AMIA investigative unit also issued an international arrest warrant for Ali Asghar Hejazi, a senior Iranian official described as a close aide to Khamenei who so far has apparently survived the attacks on Iran’s leadership.—
Juan Melamed,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The value of Agwunobi’s stock options were reported in 2007 by The Street and repeated by Rennie in his column Sunday.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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A day earlier, Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, repeated that message, saying the country had prepared for a longer conflict.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a career defined by playing gangsters, an avenging taxi driver and a paranoid prize fighter, the Oscar-winning actor recited a call for civility, as first spoken by Abraham Lincoln.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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At the end of the event, the brothers gathered everyone into a large circle, recited the Lord’s Prayer and sang the fraternity’s signature song, attendees said.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kings guard Russell Westbrook answered one question before launching what seemed like a premeditated attack on Sacramento media following Thursday’s 133-123 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The focus of the investigation then turned from vehicular manslaughter to premeditated murder, according to the release.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oprah has listed Vionic shoes as one of her Favorite Things multiple years in a row, and podiatrists also recommend them.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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The boy was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in serious condition, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Rehearsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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