as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
There was a private preview for the parents before opening night.
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as in to show
to view or show in advance of public performance or presentation
The film festival is a great opportunity for several up-and-coming directors to preview their work before a discerning audience.
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Recent Examples of preview
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
In its earnings preview note, JPMorgan sees DuPont's a short cycle businesses — those with shorter lead times between order placement and delivery — are likely to remain under pressure.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Lamont previewed his budget, which was unveiled Wednesday and included an emergency fund to fill in gaps from federal cuts to health insurance aid, food, heating and more.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The preview sees Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock), cousin of David Corenswet's Superman, meeting the Kryptonian canine for the first time following a tragedy on her home planet of Krypton.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
In its earnings preview note, JPMorgan sees DuPont's a short cycle businesses — those with shorter lead times between order placement and delivery — are likely to remain under pressure.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The series was first previewed at San Diego Comic-Con in 2023, with full release planned for 2026 as part of a larger multimedia initiative.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Lamont previewed his budget, which was unveiled Wednesday and included an emergency fund to fill in gaps from federal cuts to health insurance aid, food, heating and more.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preview
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This is just a small slice of what goes on daily at the company’s all-inclusive rehearsal and production space in two Tampa warehouses spread across 110,000 square feet.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lance’s way of dealing with rehearsals and the shooting was very accurate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Already, one in six families are in arrears, Wolfe said, noting the association’s preliminary review shows that household utility debt climbed to roughly $25 billion at the end of last year, up from about $23 billion the prior year.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The results showed that while standard chemical leaching struggled without gravity to move fluids, the microbes didn’t blink.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Some of those talks have sidelined antitrust chief Gail Slater, who inherited the Live Nation case from the Biden administration but has pursued it toward a trial set for March.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seventy-three trial attorneys and seven appellate attorneys also continued legal education, logging 188 hours of training from the Oklahoma Bar Association.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The No Vigilantes Act required any law enforcement officer operating in California to visibly display identification, including the name of their agency and their name or badge number, except in undercover and other specific scenarios.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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For several months, a mysterious sign displayed in the windows of vacant storefront in Shorewood has intrigued passersby along Capitol Drive.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This balance of fine dining and homestyle hospitality continues with familiar dishes presented in modern and elegant ways.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence is frequently presented as a solution to some of society’s most complex challenges.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the days after the Bondi Beach massacre – allegedly committed by a father and son who had embraced Islamic State ideology – the government announced sweeping new gun laws, tougher rules on hate speech, and stronger powers for the home affairs minister to cancel visas on character grounds.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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From setting records as a Texas high school prep star to announcing his presence to the world in the Rose Bowl to becoming the NFL receiving king, Smith-Njigba has exhibited excellence at every level.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over the long weekend, the fairgrounds buzzed with industry operators discovering the spring 2026 collections of more than 1,200 exhibiting brands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preview. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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