rehearse
verb (used with object)
to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
are rehearsing
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present progressiveof rehearse.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They are rehearsing not so much Chakraborty’s end but Chowdhury’s reaction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
On the square, which is blocked off by metal barriers, soldiers are rehearsing for the annual Victory Day parade that marks the defeat of Nazi Germany.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
“They are rehearsing; they are practicing; they are experimenting. They are preparing their forces for something,” General Flynn said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
The band members are rehearsing separately, but plan to meet soon in Lviv to practise their entry "Stefania", which Psiuk said had become an anthem for Ukrainians during the war.
From Reuters ● Mar. 14, 2022
June is absent today and Katie and Maggie are rehearsing their lines.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
