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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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
Another video, jointly posted by Goldsmith, 77, and Depp, showed the Pirates of the Caribbean star rehearsing alongside several others onstage at City Winery while Smith looked on in admiration, her hands over her mouth.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
That was rehearsed, but Christian is the best actor.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The cast has been rehearsing since January but had to stage the performance in less than two weeks.
—Josie Boyer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Bernstein was rehearsing the stormy first movement of the Fifth Symphony.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
That was rehearsed, but Christian is the best actor.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The cast has been rehearsing since January but had to stage the performance in less than two weeks.
—Josie Boyer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Bernstein was rehearsing the stormy first movement of the Fifth Symphony.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
Verb
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Here’s how to practice unlearning—not as a mindset, but as a method.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Even after these experiences, Ezz seemed intent on practicing medicine in Gaza, perhaps after a residency abroad.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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The problem described in the lawsuit is that even for domestic travel, if a driver's license and passport identify a person by different sexes, Transportation Security Administration officials accuse the person of holding a fraudulent document.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Born in Naples, his songs are described as a blend of Neapolitan, blues, jazz and world music.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, repeat female winner Danielle Marquette of Meridian crossed the finish line.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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While Florida has been a good road playoff team the past two years — going 15-8 overall — that would be a lot of travel in their quest to repeat.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Allen Ginsberg pops up here, once while reciting best practices for anal hygiene.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Things go smoothly until Amanda's new operating system begins using her voice to recite ads in her waking life.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fast-forward to today, and the experts now tell us students may ...—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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This is why Sandy is not listed in the landfall maps!—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of the match, Washington listed eleven players as unavailable, including star forward Trinity Rodman, who stepped away from team activities to address her continuing back issues.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Turnbull's dad, Alex Turnbull, co-directed a 2011 documentary on his father William called Beyond Time, which was narrated by Jude Law.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The two-part special is narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, whose company Wells Street Films, co-produced with Jigsaw Productions.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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The documents—which the DHS released on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday—detailed a 2021 protective order request in which Sura said her husband struck and scratched her, tore her shirt and left her with bruises.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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They’re made with Spanx’s famously soft four-way stretch and detailed with subtle pintucks and ribbed trim for an elevated finish.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Rehearse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearse. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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