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
Making IPOs Great Again In early December, the SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, gave a speech on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, previewing several reforms designed to make going public a more attractive proposition.
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Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, a couple days after revealing the all-electric Staria, Hyundai is previewing what a Staria camper van might look like in the Western world.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Throughout the week, The Athletic’s San Francisco 49ers reporters and Philadelphia Eagles reporters exchanged messages previewing Sunday’s Wild Card Round playoff game.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The non-profit Lincoln Center Theater’s glorious revival of the musical first staged on Broadway in 1998 has been selling out consistently since previewing in October.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
The crystal ball got off to a hot start in its opening week, losing just twice and previewing seven games decided by one goal or less.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Adding long clips, applying transitions, and previewing everything didn't cause any noticeable delays.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
He’s been manufacturing, tweaking, and previewing these mechanical marvels for some time.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2025
The trailer was unveiled at a fan and media event in Mumbai on Friday, previewing the series created by Raj & DK under their D2R Films banner.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, a couple days after revealing the all-electric Staria, Hyundai is previewing what a Staria camper van might look like in the Western world.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Throughout the week, The Athletic’s San Francisco 49ers reporters and Philadelphia Eagles reporters exchanged messages previewing Sunday’s Wild Card Round playoff game.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The non-profit Lincoln Center Theater’s glorious revival of the musical first staged on Broadway in 1998 has been selling out consistently since previewing in October.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
The crystal ball got off to a hot start in its opening week, losing just twice and previewing seven games decided by one goal or less.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Adding long clips, applying transitions, and previewing everything didn't cause any noticeable delays.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
He’s been manufacturing, tweaking, and previewing these mechanical marvels for some time.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2025
The trailer was unveiled at a fan and media event in Mumbai on Friday, previewing the series created by Raj & DK under their D2R Films banner.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewing
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Ortega-Anguiano was removed to Mexico in 2016, caught presenting a counterfeit document while trying to re-enter in 2018 and again removed to Mexico.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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In one instance, Oklahoma Highway Patrol seized $62,650 in cash from two Illinois brothers despite them presenting evidence of the source of the money.—
Keaton Ross,
Oklahoma Watch,
23 Jan. 2026
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Hosted by East Side House Settlement, honoring Caroline Kennedy, and sponsored by CHUBB, the evening was a showcase for 75 exhibitors displaying their best offerings, from the worlds of art, antiques and design.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Millender has impacted plenty of games for Georgia this season, displaying quite the clutch gene with two game-winning shots.—
Olivia Sayer,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Lawyers representing Good's family released preliminary results of an independent autopsy Wednesday showing details consistent with a report from local first responders released last week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has released body camera and surveillance footage showing a deadly confrontation between a deputy and an alleged shoplifter at a Walmart in Southwest Miami-Dade.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Presenter Hailee Steinfeld made her first red carpet appearance since announcing she and husband Josh Allen were expecting their first child together in a baby pink dress with a small train and Repossi jewelry.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Anticipating the arrival of letters has become part of the rhythm of Helen’s day, part of the light shifting across the kitchen floor and the cuckoo of her wooden clock announcing every hour.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, there are additional stocks exhibiting similar traits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Hays County Youth Livestock Show features more than 400 participants, ages 5 to 18, exhibiting rabbits, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats and cattle.—
Staff Photographer,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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