as in rehearsals
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 shows
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 previews
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Opening night is April 22; The Rocky Horror Show began previews at Studio 54, filling the venue and grossing $460,121 for four previews.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The Broadway production ran for 25 previews and 1,670 regular performances.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
There will also be photo previews of select interior stops.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The Grammy‑winning saxophonist previews his Detroit Jazz Festival artist‑in‑residence year with a March 25 performance at Wayne State.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Over four days, from August 13 to 16, the participating brands and retailers will host previews of new releases, panel discussions, and social gatherings across downtown Aspen.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
The Holocaust Center, currently located on the campus of the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland, last month unveiled a new centerpiece exhibition that previews the new museum’s focus on local stories.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Below, Millichip previews the 2026 show.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Also in this week’s Screen Gab, TV editor Maira Garcia previews a packed weekend of sports with a look at how to watch the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which officially begins Friday, and Sunday’s Super Bowl LX.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Nick Kosmider previews the rest of the Broncos’ offseason.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Patricia Mooradian Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Mooradian previews the historic Jackson Home, a new exhibit that will open at Greenfield Village in June 2026.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Beaches had a somewhat less auspicious start, with capacity at 88 percent and grossing $217,743 across its first two previews.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Opening night is April 22; The Rocky Horror Show began previews at Studio 54, filling the venue and grossing $460,121 for four previews.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The Broadway production ran for 25 previews and 1,670 regular performances.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
There will also be photo previews of select interior stops.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The Grammy‑winning saxophonist previews his Detroit Jazz Festival artist‑in‑residence year with a March 25 performance at Wayne State.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Over four days, from August 13 to 16, the participating brands and retailers will host previews of new releases, panel discussions, and social gatherings across downtown Aspen.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Dallas Morning News’ Ishmael Johnson previews the 2026 girls soccer playoffs for Dallas-area schools that begin on Thursday.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
The Holocaust Center, currently located on the campus of the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland, last month unveiled a new centerpiece exhibition that previews the new museum’s focus on local stories.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Below, Millichip previews the 2026 show.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Also in this week’s Screen Gab, TV editor Maira Garcia previews a packed weekend of sports with a look at how to watch the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which officially begins Friday, and Sunday’s Super Bowl LX.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Nick Kosmider previews the rest of the Broncos’ offseason.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Patricia Mooradian Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Mooradian previews the historic Jackson Home, a new exhibit that will open at Greenfield Village in June 2026.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews
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Their flight plan for Friday also included rehearsals of basic medical procedures — including chest compressions and methods to clear airway obstructions — to help prepare future Orion crews for possible emergencies in deep space.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During rehearsals, McCormack welcomed all professional feedback to reach the exacting standards of the realistic medical show, especially when using instruments such as a cranial drill.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The video shows Woods being handcuffed after failing a sobriety test.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientific evidence shows that kratom carries real risks that are often downplayed or misunderstood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Orlando’s backline has steadied itself with back-to-back clean sheets, but Friday presents a much tougher test.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Homelessness presents a different challenge.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the launch team announces a hold, this indicates a natural pause in the countdown, which is intended to allow for tasks to be performed or for a slight delay so that liftoff will align with a specific launch time that doesn’t disrupt the schedule.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hard-throwing, 6-foot-6, 257-pound senior right-hander announces his presence with his first warmup pitch.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Expanding the exhibit As one of the cornerstone exhibits in the Sacramento History Museum, the Woolsey display has housed new upgrades and technologies the museum hoped to check out.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In French Guiana, a different set of P450 genes exhibits a similar evolutionary pattern, cementing the clear connection between these enzymes and adaptation.—
Jacob A Tennessen,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The $100 million stadium seats about 6,000 people and offers affordable tickets that start at $13.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Baby Brush Hog offers just enough action to entice bass holding tight to the tree limbs into biting.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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