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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Including previews, the film has amassed a $31.7 million cumulative total.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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The most recent episode was released just three days ago (July 18), with Warner sharing a preview to his social media pages.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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This was a common practice in British rule, as seen with the Irish tenant farmers, as well as in Great Britain’s dominant involvement in the slave trade.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Early on in Wednesday morning’s training camp practice, Demani Richardson made a play that transported you to another time and place.—
Alex Zietlow
July 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Many trials are designed specifically for people at the beginning of their treatment journey.—
Sonali Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Cash Out, born John Gibson, was found guilty on Friday in his Atlanta trial.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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