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as in practices
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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as in describes
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 repeats
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 recites
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 rehearses
But there’s no sign of her at the dinner table, in the living room while the band rehearses, or anywhere else in the tiny Jackson household.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Down the hall, the three-man Higher Octave’s rock band rehearses, alongside two therapists.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The group still rehearses on the campus.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Hurry Up Tomorrow rehearses the familiar images and themes that have always tormented the Weeknd, but here they are cast in a new light as the narrator struggles to find heaven after a lifetime of self-indulgence.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
In the lead-up to opening night, the precision dance troupe rehearses six hours a day, six times per week, for six weeks straight.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The host of Jeopardy, Alex Trebek, rehearses for the upcoming show.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Riccardo Muti guest-rehearses the orchestra once a year, a tradition that has continued past his directorship at the CSO.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Down the hall, the three-man Higher Octave’s rock band rehearses, alongside two therapists.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The group still rehearses on the campus.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Hurry Up Tomorrow rehearses the familiar images and themes that have always tormented the Weeknd, but here they are cast in a new light as the narrator struggles to find heaven after a lifetime of self-indulgence.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
In the lead-up to opening night, the precision dance troupe rehearses six hours a day, six times per week, for six weeks straight.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The host of Jeopardy, Alex Trebek, rehearses for the upcoming show.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Riccardo Muti guest-rehearses the orchestra once a year, a tradition that has continued past his directorship at the CSO.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearses
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Instead, the Valkyries are honing in on making training camp practices more competitive in the leadup to the season opener.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The leading national civil rights organizations have made clear that many of the DEI practices the administration’s executive orders target are, in fact, lawful.—
Monique B. Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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With more companies reporting earnings next week, there are some names that could be in for big gains if history repeats itself.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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History repeats itself with the latest version of BMW’s flagship sedan.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the song, Lewis recites a 2015 speech from former President Barack Obama.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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On paper, a song that recites hypothetical Spotify playlist titles ought to be a sharp conceptual move.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mizuho reiterates Amazon as outperform Mizuho raised its price target to $325 per share from $315 ahead of earnings.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of their motives and reasons.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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The guide lists 30-plus restaurants where the food keeps coming until at least midnight — and many go well past that.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stubhub lists tickets for Hard Rock’s first game - Uruguay-Saudi Arabia - ranging from $355 to $512.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Galvin, who's in charge of the state's elections, narrates the 30 second commercials promoted by his office to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jane Fonda narrates a new spot for Tom Steyer‘s California gubernatorial bid, focusing on his climate record as well as a fleeting reference to Eric Swalwell.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rehearses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearses. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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