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as in practices
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 describes
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 repeats
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 recites
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 rehearses
Riccardo Muti guest-rehearses the orchestra once a year, a tradition that has continued past his directorship at the CSO.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearses
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What’s the difference between a boss who is optimistic, practices positive thinking, coaches, and inspires their team and a bad boss who is just filled with toxic positivity?—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Borden practices cooking therapy, an experiential therapy discipline in which licensed counselors cook meals alongside their clients.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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That is exactly how Google describes the tool in Gemini.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tomlinson, who went on to spend parts of four seasons in the NHL, describes Sullivan as a team-first, selfless player.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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The horse’s magic repeats itself in every room — bright eyes, smiles, awe and shock.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Every morning, Elia recites the traditional Jewish morning prayers out loud.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Arthur recites some Shakespeare and settles into a sulk after discovering some plans Edward has not shared with him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Tom tells Robbie to put his gun down, the screen goes black.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as buy The firm said the stock remains a top idea.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies frequently reiterates the title’s refrain and draws parallels between AI superintelligence and the possibility of nuclear war.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No database lists Herman’s death.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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BetMGM lists Norris and Verstappen as co-favorites at +200, with Piastri next at +250.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bing Crosby, whose soothing baritone has the power to transport any listener to simpler times, narrates the tale.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Award-winning actor Damian Lewis narrates the film.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Rehearses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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