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Recent Examples of dress rehearsal
So there’s one more dress rehearsal before the B’s get to the best part of the season many thought would not come – the playoffs.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
That test, known as a wet dress rehearsal, was the second after an earlier demonstration in February uncovered liquid hydrogen leaks that forced an earlier delay.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The most problematic propellant on both the Artemis I mission in 2022 and wet dress rehearsal earlier this year for Artemis II had been liquid hydrogen (LH2).
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
As the name suggests, the dress rehearsal checks all procedures and systems up to just before launch.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
That test, known as a wet dress rehearsal, was the second after an earlier demonstration in February uncovered liquid hydrogen leaks that forced an earlier delay.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The most problematic propellant on both the Artemis I mission in 2022 and wet dress rehearsal earlier this year for Artemis II had been liquid hydrogen (LH2).
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
As the name suggests, the dress rehearsal checks all procedures and systems up to just before launch.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress rehearsal
Noun
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The preview highlighted natural dyes made from food waste, the cochineal cactus, and bacteria found along the Amazon River in Brazil.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Morning Show costars Mark Duplass and Karen Pittman are all smiles at Think Apple TV press preview night on April 23 in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And an unnecessary coda that comes after the curtain call never should have made it out of rehearsals.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Part of the current crew’s mission was to serve as a dry run and scouting party, examining geology and topography.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.—
Simon de Burton,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hooper is a 31-year-old free-agent addition, Woerner is not a threat in the passing game and Simon has been a practice-squad player throughout his time in Atlanta.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, nine holes into his pro-am practice round on Thursday, hours before the real competition started, Retief Goosen changed his grip.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dress rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20rehearsal. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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