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
Sabbath shared a candid snap from rehearsals last week in which Ward, Butler and Osbourne were caught smiling and waving at the camera from a couch.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 June 2025
The four new plays presented this year through public readings have their first readings on the first day of their workshop, with just four hours of rehearsal, then work for four days until the next reading.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Eleniak said there was no rehearsal for the big moment.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Broadway newcomer Tatianna Cordoba is relaxing in her dressing room between rehearsal and this evening’s performance.
—Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 23 June 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 June 2025
The four new plays presented this year through public readings have their first readings on the first day of their workshop, with just four hours of rehearsal, then work for four days until the next reading.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Eleniak said there was no rehearsal for the big moment.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Broadway newcomer Tatianna Cordoba is relaxing in her dressing room between rehearsal and this evening’s performance.
—Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
Noun
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The film — which reboots the studio’s DC Universe — is playing in Thursday previews this week before opening nationwide in theaters on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The reunion comes several months after Tia opened up about being physically distant from her sister in a September 2024 preview of her WE TV docuseries, Tia Mowry: My Next Act.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The practice of succession planting gives gardeners a chance to extend the garden season and promotes soil health by keeping your garden beds active.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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And once the trial ended, where would all these people go?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Besides adding four more days, Prime for Young Adults is offering a 6-month trial for students.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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