1
as in to practice
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 to describe
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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3
as in to repeat
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 to recite
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 rehearse
The night before his death, Jackson had rehearsed at Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as the Staples Center).
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 25 June 2025
The day before their Telluride debut, the band was rehearsing on the far side of town at the Palm Theater.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Working with the Department of Defense, along with NASA's flight control teams, the Artemis 2 crew members rehearse a launch pad abort scenario, using mannequins.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 19 June 2025
The most challenging part was just getting the show rehearsed and on the air without any disasters.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 25 June 2025
The day before their Telluride debut, the band was rehearsing on the far side of town at the Palm Theater.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Working with the Department of Defense, along with NASA's flight control teams, the Artemis 2 crew members rehearse a launch pad abort scenario, using mannequins.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 19 June 2025
The most challenging part was just getting the show rehearsed and on the air without any disasters.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
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Another study showed that learning how to juggle — and practicing for 30 minutes per day — for six weeks could increase white matter in part of the brain involved with motor functioning, including in the periphery of vision.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Stalter experienced this dichotomy firsthand as a kid who practiced tirelessly with her mom for a local poetry-declamation contest.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Among the students, what might broadly be described as concern over political correctness simply did not exist.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Under former Presidents Biden, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush, amnesty proposals were seldom described as such.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Just very much on their own plane, dancing to their own beat, repeating their familiar one-step-forward, two-steps-back shuffle into the All-Star Break.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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To repeat the first question posed at the start of this review: What’s in a name?—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Modern translations of the Oath are still recited at most medical schools.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Six months later, Congress changed the pledge gesture, with those who recite it placing their right hand over their heart to avoid resembling the Nazi salute.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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The 21-year-old running back was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery (domestic) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, July 12, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department told PEOPLE.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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We were told that hundreds of deals were in the making.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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He was listed as the No. 28 prospect for the draft by MLB.com.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Today, Spann is listed at -210, while Brzeski comes in at +180.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The documentary, aired in February, is expected to be the subject of an excoriating internal review coming next week after it was narrated by the child of a Hamas minister.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Directed by Mike Tollin and narrated by Marlon Wayans, who portrayed George Raveling in 2023’s Air, the film chronicles the notable journey of the Hall of Fame basketball coach known for guiding the careers of several all-star players, including Michael Jordan.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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The black dress featured a halter neckline with cutouts and white fabric detailing on the sides.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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In the museum’s archive are articles detailing how Black babies, referred to by the slur pickaninnies, were used as bait to lure and kill Florida alligator.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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“Rehearse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearse. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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