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adjective

Definition of rehearsednext
as in prepared

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rehearsed

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verb

past tense of rehearse
1
as in practiced
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 described
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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3
as in repeated
to say or state again rehearsed her story about why she was late as she walked into the meeting

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4
as in recited
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 Synonyms for rehearsed
  1. prepared
  2. practiced
  3. described
  4. premeditated
  5. told
  6. listed
  7. detailed
  8. outlined
Adjective
  • Workers at other locations are reportedly prepared to join the picket line.
    Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While there’s still quite a lot of uncertainty, the overall employment situation remains optimistic, especially for experts with unique skills who are prepared to ‘upgrade’ their knowledge as business landscapes evolve.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • The clock strikes midnight, a new year begins, and across the globe, various traditions and rituals are practiced to invite good luck for the next 365 days.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Brown had practiced well since returning from injured reserve.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of practiced
Verb
  • They were described as looking like large reptilian kangaroos with huge red eyes, able to walk standing upright.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • All parties in attendance at the meeting were said to have agreed to Lively's terms for resuming filming, which were described in a 30-bullet-point list.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of described
Adjective
  • Once Mangione is extradited, the New York City Police Department said he's expected to be charged with premeditated first-degree murder, which is rarely filed unless an officer has been killed.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Prosecutors, however, painted a picture of a cunning, premeditated effort to keep Doug from seeing their child.
    Jessica Sager, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of premeditated
Verb
  • This wouldn't be the first time an owner learned their cat's gender was different from what they were originally told.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • We’ve always been told that TV was a business that aimed to create long-running hits!
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • Of the striking Chicago area stores, all but the Elgin and Greektown locations were either listed as closed or not accepting online orders on the Starbucks app as of Tuesday morning.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of listed
Verb
  • Ralph Russo also detailed reasons to be excited for every game.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What is now a historical event, as detailed by Dylan in his 2004 memoir, Chronicles, was once just the beginning of a journey of self-discovery.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of detailed
Verb
  • Attorneys for Pines deferred a request for further comment to the allegations outlined in the complaint.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The ladies also outlined the unique timing of their holiday celebrations for those who have to travel for away games.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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