as in presenting
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 previewing
Speaking on Thursday morning, in a press conference previewing Friday’s La Liga trip to Real Betis, Arbeloa was asked again about Carvajal.
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Cranston shared a similar story for Entertainment Weekly's March cover story previewing what to expect from the revival.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
For more on how the decision could affect the regulation of medicine and LGBTQ+ rights more broadly, re-visit my story previewing the oral arguments.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump urged his followers on Truth Social to watch Mark Levin’s weekend Fox News program, previewing Marc Thiessen’s appearance before the episode aired.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Part 4 of a five-part series previewing Miami Hurricanes spring football practice, which begins Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ferguson is previewing her role in Denis Villeneuve‘s continuation of the Dune saga.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The upcoming short, currently fundraising toward a $50,000 budget, expands on an incredible trailer Gravey is already previewing in Sunset Plaza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Watch the exclusive clip previewing Warren’s upcoming episode of Call Her Daddy above.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Cranston shared a similar story for Entertainment Weekly's March cover story previewing what to expect from the revival.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
For more on how the decision could affect the regulation of medicine and LGBTQ+ rights more broadly, re-visit my story previewing the oral arguments.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump urged his followers on Truth Social to watch Mark Levin’s weekend Fox News program, previewing Marc Thiessen’s appearance before the episode aired.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Part 4 of a five-part series previewing Miami Hurricanes spring football practice, which begins Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ferguson is previewing her role in Denis Villeneuve‘s continuation of the Dune saga.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The upcoming short, currently fundraising toward a $50,000 budget, expands on an incredible trailer Gravey is already previewing in Sunset Plaza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Watch the exclusive clip previewing Warren’s upcoming episode of Call Her Daddy above.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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Defense attorneys continue presenting their case Friday in the trial of Tanner Horner, who has pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sibtain challenged this narrative by presenting MacInnes with a series of images of the actress smiling in photos with Wilson, including one from backstage at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts awards, featuring Cate Blanchett.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Former UConn women’s basketball forward Ice Brady is headed to the ACC out of the transfer portal, announcing her commitment Sunday to Florida State.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The star liked the post announcing the news on Instagram.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Wright chased that question in the set of paintings that the National Gallery is currently exhibiting.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Neue Nationalgalerie plans to begin exhibiting art in the building before its official opening, as that institution can only display a portion of its collection at its current premises.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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