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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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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
The trouper from Chicago who played Olivia was now throwing fits about rehearsing with an intern.
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Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The Thunderbirds spent Friday rehearsing their performance for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend shows.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
While rehearsing in the dance studio, Lopez took a moment to hang out with Off Campus star Mika Abdalla.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
So was there also no rehearsing?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Filipino music band Samasama Project is rehearsing for the concert called the Great Filipino Songbook.
—Joe Donlon, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The couple met in an acting class taught by Mira Rostova and fell in love while rehearsing a Dorothy Parker play before eventually settling in Los Angeles.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
As in the novel, the musical — which Dart again co-scripted, this time with Thom Thomas — begins in the ‘80s with fictional singing sensation Cee Cee Bloom (Jessica Vosk) rehearsing a number for her long-running TV variety show.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The results are already visible in logistics, manufacturing, and autonomous systems—warehouse robots navigating crowded spaces with fewer collisions, autonomous vehicles rehearsing edge cases before encountering them on the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The Thunderbirds spent Friday rehearsing their performance for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend shows.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
While rehearsing in the dance studio, Lopez took a moment to hang out with Off Campus star Mika Abdalla.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
So was there also no rehearsing?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Filipino music band Samasama Project is rehearsing for the concert called the Great Filipino Songbook.
—Joe Donlon, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The couple met in an acting class taught by Mira Rostova and fell in love while rehearsing a Dorothy Parker play before eventually settling in Los Angeles.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
As in the novel, the musical — which Dart again co-scripted, this time with Thom Thomas — begins in the ‘80s with fictional singing sensation Cee Cee Bloom (Jessica Vosk) rehearsing a number for her long-running TV variety show.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The results are already visible in logistics, manufacturing, and autonomous systems—warehouse robots navigating crowded spaces with fewer collisions, autonomous vehicles rehearsing edge cases before encountering them on the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsing
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During pre-game warm-ups, Spurs guard Stephon Castle was practicing driving into the line with a team staffer applying pressure.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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One player who was not practicing was second round draft pick Gabe Jacas.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Robinson’s first go at the drill was so bad defensive line coach Austin Clark forced him to do it again, and then again, repeating the coached technique until the Dolphins’ 2024 first-round pick got it right.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The finished product appeared to show Kerr reciting the song nearly word for word over the course of the season.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Trump had a heated phone call with Netanyahu, telling him not to go through with those actions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Hundreds of people — 10% of whom were recent college graduates — applied to a job listing for shepherds in Inner Mongolia, reflecting China’s labor market strains.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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According to apartment listing platform Zumper, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco recently surpassed $4,000 for the first time.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The book is a memoir recounting Wiesel's experience as a Holocaust survivor and is widely read in schools across the country.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Several teenage witnesses became emotional while recounting the events of April 2, 2025.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The latter provided her with a five- to 10-page document outlining resources and procedures and confirmed that the phenomenon is skyrocketing.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Instead, Villa spoke to Rogers’ representatives, explaining the plan and outlining their intentions to increase his pay.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Rehearsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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