as in preview
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
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Recent Examples of rehearsal
During the panel discussion Miko, who attended in a stunning leopard print jumpsuit, recalled the intense rehearsals for the film's unforgettable dance numbers, which involved the cast strutting their stuff on a bar.
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
When Bell finally showed up, the two jumped into rehearsal.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The Baldwins will also touch on the Rust tragedy, the 2021 incident where the prop gun the actor was holding during rehearsals for his Western movie was discharged.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
Vigliotti also tests his stamina by taking part in a challenge rehearsal.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
When Bell finally showed up, the two jumped into rehearsal.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The Baldwins will also touch on the Rust tragedy, the 2021 incident where the prop gun the actor was holding during rehearsals for his Western movie was discharged.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
Vigliotti also tests his stamina by taking part in a challenge rehearsal.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
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Driving the news: Sunday's meeting with Inter Miami CF is the fourth most in-demand matchup of the 2025 season, per StubHub's 2025 Major League Soccer season preview released this month.—
Jay R. Jordan,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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What's to come in the film however is still under wraps because the 15-second preview doesn't give us any plot details or anything to unpack for what's to come in the first outing for Shrek in 15 years.—
Billie Melissa,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Enormous efforts behind the scenes during practice saw Reddick's team build the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota's performance.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Primary care physicians in the US typically see 20 – 30 patients a day, in consultations that in some practices average as short as 12 minutes.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The senator noted that the mystery surrounding Epstein's unexpected death prior to his 2019 trial feeds into the public's curiosity and skepticism.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Reyes was arrested in December 2020 and has been in custody at the Cook County jail since 2021, awaiting trial on other murder and attempted murder charges for the killing of a sixth person, a 26-year-old man in June 2020, officials said.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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