as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we had time for just one dry run of the play before opening night
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Recent Examples of dry run
The untreated roads were baffling to drivers since Indiana Department of Transportation's East Central District snow plow operators were out earlier in the day conducting dry runs on their routes.
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Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, Polish prosecutors alleged the fires—targeting Polish courier firms—intended to serve as a dry run for sabotaging flights to the U.S. and Canada.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Very quickly, this match felt like far more than a dry run or a ceremonial sendoff in what could have been Nadal’s last competitive tour match in his country.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024
Do a dry run of the meeting and look for gaps (i.e., inclusive language, activities, etc.) that can create exclusion.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, Polish prosecutors alleged the fires—targeting Polish courier firms—intended to serve as a dry run for sabotaging flights to the U.S. and Canada.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Very quickly, this match felt like far more than a dry run or a ceremonial sendoff in what could have been Nadal’s last competitive tour match in his country.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024
Do a dry run of the meeting and look for gaps (i.e., inclusive language, activities, etc.) that can create exclusion.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry run
Noun
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As rehearsals unfold under the director’s bizarre, often humiliating techniques, the actors clash over their wildly opposing philosophies, each trying to outdo the other while navigating the absurdity of the creative process.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Arndt got the gig in spring 2015 four days before rehearsals began when Kenneth Welsh bowed out.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Under your order’s preview, enter your coupon in the Discount Code or Gift Card field.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a preview of what to expect when visiting the new Academy Museum exhibit, which runs March 23-June 10, 2027.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Capital One was the first major U.S. bank to eliminate all overdraft fees, choosing to waive the industry practice of charging hefty fees for transactions that exceed a customer's balance.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what stood out during the first day of spring practice: 1.—
Audrey Snyder,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Sharon is the first member of the coven to die after the first of the five trials; meanwhile, the rest of the coven fends off further danger, faces new challenges, and even adds a new member to their ranks, replacing poor Sharon almost immediately.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The midfielder travelled to the United States for separate trial periods but decided against a move.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20run. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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