1
as in practicing
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 describing
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 repeating
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 reciting
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 rehearsing
Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the movie is an acid satire of pre-wedding rituals — like the first dance that Charlie and Emma are dutifully rehearsing for, with a ridiculously stern taskmaster of a coach.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Music director Bowling, who doubles as pianist and conductor from the center of the stage, the eight other musicians and 20-plus actors arrayed around her, half-jokes how much her hands hurt from rehearsing the stride style that evolved from ragtime.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Caleb practiced the Chappell Roan hit diligently with his piano teacher, Lori Stemmer, even rehearsing in his inflatable suit.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But unbeknownst to Anthony, his arc is so tightly scripted that even the big confrontation that wraps up the season is one the cast has been rehearsing for months with a stand-in.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, all three versions state that the visitors arrived early and sat outside in the car, rehearsing.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
My kids’ school wasn’t in session because of parent-teacher conferences, but my older daughter was in the building rehearsing for the spring musical.
—Nicole Frehsee Mazur, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Today's listen While commuters race through New York's Moynihan Train Hall in Penn Station to get to their destinations, dancers are rehearsing down the corridor and posting their performances on social media.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the movie is an acid satire of pre-wedding rituals — like the first dance that Charlie and Emma are dutifully rehearsing for, with a ridiculously stern taskmaster of a coach.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Music director Bowling, who doubles as pianist and conductor from the center of the stage, the eight other musicians and 20-plus actors arrayed around her, half-jokes how much her hands hurt from rehearsing the stride style that evolved from ragtime.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Caleb practiced the Chappell Roan hit diligently with his piano teacher, Lori Stemmer, even rehearsing in his inflatable suit.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But unbeknownst to Anthony, his arc is so tightly scripted that even the big confrontation that wraps up the season is one the cast has been rehearsing for months with a stand-in.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, all three versions state that the visitors arrived early and sat outside in the car, rehearsing.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
My kids’ school wasn’t in session because of parent-teacher conferences, but my older daughter was in the building rehearsing for the spring musical.
—Nicole Frehsee Mazur, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Today's listen While commuters race through New York's Moynihan Train Hall in Penn Station to get to their destinations, dancers are rehearsing down the corridor and posting their performances on social media.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsing
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Geoghegan, though, told the judge that people processed at the Broadview facility are members of local parishes, sometimes practicing in local communities for decades.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The practicing Catholic often credits his faith for his abilities, and a recent ceremony may give him a little boost this season.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the interview, describing the early moments of her mother’s absence, Guthrie explained the array of terrifying thoughts that occurred to her and to her siblings.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates later designated it a terrorist organization, describing it as a threat to national stability, while Bahrain adopted a similar stance.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have every intention of repeating as NBA Finals winners the second time around.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the court said by repeating his intention not to talk, that's not an invocation of the right to remain silent.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Increasingly, human resources departments noticed that applicants used the résumé to tell white lies, and even bigger fibs, listing fictitious degrees, fake promotions and other embellishments.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer nonprofit was not successful in late 2024 in securing the backing of the Connecticut Historic Preservation Review Board to support a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, a necessary requirement for listing.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Stories recounting the fall from grace of cultural, military, political and even mythical figures are as old as human history.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The proposal does not include a summary explaining the purpose of the observance, and no additional details have been published outlining how the dates would be calculated beyond the language in the bill text.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In her third semester at KISS, Kitty is determined to kick off senior year the right way by setting intentional time with her friends and outlining a list of goals to achieve.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Rehearsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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