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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 rehearsal for a scene in which Baldwin's character was supposed to draw a gun and point it directly at the camera, a live round was discharged by the actor from a prop revolver.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
What kind of rehearsals and choreography went into pulling off that scene?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Before rehearsals even began, the team spent a year in discussions, testing ideas and refining the approach.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Her ability to prepare outside of rehearsal and then come in and work the ensemble is truly magical.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
What kind of rehearsals and choreography went into pulling off that scene?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Before rehearsals even began, the team spent a year in discussions, testing ideas and refining the approach.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Her ability to prepare outside of rehearsal and then come in and work the ensemble is truly magical.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
Noun
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Here’s a preview of what to expect when visiting the new Academy Museum exhibit, which runs March 23-June 10, 2027.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Under your order’s preview, enter your coupon in the Discount Code or Gift Card field.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With a week of spring practice under their belt, Tim Albin’s Charlotte 49ers have put on pads and are ramping up for the first live practices of the offseason.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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Four practices into spring camp, Reddick isn’t concerned with those types of figures.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Sharon is the first member of the coven to die after the first of the five trials; meanwhile, the rest of the coven fends off further danger, faces new challenges, and even adds a new member to their ranks, replacing poor Sharon almost immediately.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The midfielder travelled to the United States for separate trial periods but decided against a move.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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