previewed

verb

past tense of preview
as in presented
to view or show in advance of public performance or presentation The film festival is a great opportunity for several up-and-coming directors to preview their work before a discerning audience.

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Recent Examples of previewed First previewed at Saucony’s Paris Men’s Fashion Week showroom in June, the shoe features a rich palette of burgundy, cream and metallic gold. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The design, which features a vehicle-wide dual light that meets at a point in the center, was previously previewed as a concept vehicle by the brand in 2024. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 The space’s menu will also be previewed during Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair, running September 24–27. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 O'Neill previewed the states' arguments, which rely heavily on internal Meta communications and studies that the states say contradicted many of the company's public statements. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 On his podcast this week, Jones previewed the NFL season by accusing White people of having a bias toward Allen that people of color do not share. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The devices would be delivered by March 31, 2027, according to the contract previewed on DHS’ portal for forecasting contract opportunities. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The delay, which Mayor Quinton Lucas previewed Monday night, came as the proposal faced criticism from at least one city leader and a coalition of labor groups. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 The automaker previewed this strategy during last year’s Monterey Car Week with the public unveiling of the SV Asilomar. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previewed
  1. presented
  2. displayed
  3. announced
  4. showed
  5. exhibited
  6. offered
Verb
  • The case is nearly 30 years old, which has affected the kind of evidence presented in court.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara was appointed as art and image director and presented his first show, Spring/Summer 2023, in Paris that year.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of presented
Verb
  • After sitting behind Dillon Gabriel for a season, Moore displayed considerable progress in 2025 and played with more poise than when he was thrust into the starting role at UCLA as a true freshman in 2023.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of displayed
Verb
  • Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of announced
Verb
  • The win showed progress, but just a small amount at this point.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Earl showed precision with both short and deep balls, like on successive 45-yard scoring tosses.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of showed
Verb
  • During the 1980s, Kusama exhibited regularly at venues including Fuji Television Gallery.
    — Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kusama, one of Japan’s most respected contemporary artists, was widely exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibited
Verb
  • The Rwanda project offered an opportunity to assess what this simple piece of infrastructure might be able to accomplish.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • For many of her fans, the practice court offered a chance to see her up close for free.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of offered

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