1
as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
the orchestra rehearsed the symphony until they finally got it to the conductor's satisfaction
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2
as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
wrote a letter to the management rehearsing in lurid detail our terrible stay at their hotel
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
rehearsed her story about why she was late as she walked into the meeting
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as in to recite
to specify one after another
rehearsed the list of things he wanted for his birthday so that there would be no doubt in my mind
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Recent Examples of rehearse
The symphony was scheduled to rehearse the night of the Palisades fire.
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
However, organizations should consider developing additional IRPs only after one comprehensive plan has been thoroughly vetted and rehearsed.
—Ilia Sotnikov, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
People are asking me, like, ‘Did you guys rehearse that?
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The first was finding an affordable place to rehearse and perform.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
However, organizations should consider developing additional IRPs only after one comprehensive plan has been thoroughly vetted and rehearsed.
—Ilia Sotnikov, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
People are asking me, like, ‘Did you guys rehearse that?
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The first was finding an affordable place to rehearse and perform.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearse
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Admittedly, practicing is a bit challenging right now because few of the major generative AI apps are directly allowing users to invoke AI agents.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles How to practice healthy fasting during Ramadan The COVID ‘contrarians’ are in power.—
Sharyl Attkisson,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2025
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The scent of its white spring flowers is sometimes described as mothball-like, which deters deer.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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But in the same meeting, Shedd also described TTS as a failing start-up.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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The president also repeated a claim on Monday that the U.S. has given Ukraine $350 billion in aid.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Create your personal success system to repeat what works.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each night, Imams may recite one thirtieth of the Quran in a special nightly prayer so that the entire holy book will be read by the end of the month, according to the Islamic Network Group.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mez witnessed Sacramento producer Big Hollis make a beat from scratch while Taylor wrote lyrics down on his phone and began to recite them.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The first will take place June 7 at 7 p.m., and the second is on July 26 at 2 p.m. Column: The Ben Johnson-Ryan Poles union sparks optimism — but Chicago Bears’ heavy lifting has just begun Time will tell, writes Dan Wiederer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Now, the 2009 Masters champion readies for a return to Augusta National after being officially listed as one of the former champions set to take part.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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James, written by author and professor Percival Everett and narrated by Dominic Hoffman took home the award for Best Literary Fiction & Classics, while There's Always This Year written and narrated by poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib took home Best Non-Fiction.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The President’s Cake (Iraq, Qatar) by Hasan Hadi narrates the story of nine-year-old Lamia, who must use her wits to gather ingredients for the mandatory cake to celebrate President Saddam Hussein’s birthday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Employees were also distressed by Acting Social Security Commissioner Lee Dudek's response to Elon Musk's demand that workers detail five recent work accomplishments.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite the clear evidence of character’s crucial role in judgment and well-being, as detailed in our 2023 book The Character Compass, skepticism persists, particularly in this unsettled environment.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Rehearse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearse. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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