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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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In an era when major cruise lines usually build ships in recognizable classes, repeating and refining a successful design across several vessels, that alone makes Epic unusual.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In Nazi Germany, trans people were some of the first people who were attacked, and history is repeating.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 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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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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The result is that most contests for judicial seats are pretty sleepy, with candidates limiting themselves to speeches and mailers listing their qualifications rather than attacking their opponents.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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OpenAI might usefully streamline its sprawling product line-up before listing.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 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 Sentinel has done a thorough job outlining the fiscal impact that eliminating property taxes in Florida would have on homeowners, businesses and local governments.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The initiative’s website also features a World Cup section, outlining proper soccer terminology, tips for getting around the Northland and weekly watch parties hosted or promoted by Go North KC.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Rehearsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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