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also practises
1
as in rehearsals
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we held one last practice before the big concert
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2
as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
the store's practice has always been to honor all major credit cards
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also practises
as in drills
to do over and over so as to become skilled
in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day
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Recent Examples of practices
Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
But, so far, Fanatics hasn’t faced much scrutiny either by federal regulators or in Congress, and the company hasn’t hit any major setbacks in the cases in which it’s accused of monopolistic practices.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
What's clear is that they've been engaged in unconstitutional practices, and that needs to be fixed.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Bird’s new teammates couldn’t wait for practices to be over.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Trump originally accused the bank of trade libel and violating state and federal unfair and deceptive trade practices.
—Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Sustainable Ramona will celebrate environmental awareness and promote earth-friendly practices at its fifth annual Ramona Earth Day Festival.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Unbalanced Or Leaning Tree A weakening root system or poor pruning practices can cause a tree to lean to one side.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Michael P. Mayoral, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
He has also been affiliated with the Dallas Figure Skating Club, which practices at the Allen Event Center's community ice rink.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Christianity isn't the only religion that practices fasting this time of year.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Parents should ensure everyone practices proper handwashing when changing the tank water and cleaning the tank.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Their encouragement was just what Deesi practices in the classroom at Sorrento Elementary School.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Rice said the team practices catching the ball inbounds and calling a timeout for that exact situation on Tuesday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Stalwart Dante & Luigi’s practices a refined, white-tablecloth approach to Italian food that has been charming locals and visitors for well over 100 years.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The challenge is whether current board composition practices—across industries—truly reflect the full range of perspectives necessary to understand future customers and market trends.
—Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
But, so far, Fanatics hasn’t faced much scrutiny either by federal regulators or in Congress, and the company hasn’t hit any major setbacks in the cases in which it’s accused of monopolistic practices.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
What's clear is that they've been engaged in unconstitutional practices, and that needs to be fixed.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Bird’s new teammates couldn’t wait for practices to be over.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Trump originally accused the bank of trade libel and violating state and federal unfair and deceptive trade practices.
—Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Sustainable Ramona will celebrate environmental awareness and promote earth-friendly practices at its fifth annual Ramona Earth Day Festival.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Unbalanced Or Leaning Tree A weakening root system or poor pruning practices can cause a tree to lean to one side.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Anyone who practices in this space will tell you the same thing.
—Michael P. Mayoral, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
He has also been affiliated with the Dallas Figure Skating Club, which practices at the Allen Event Center's community ice rink.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Christianity isn't the only religion that practices fasting this time of year.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Parents should ensure everyone practices proper handwashing when changing the tank water and cleaning the tank.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Their encouragement was just what Deesi practices in the classroom at Sorrento Elementary School.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Rice said the team practices catching the ball inbounds and calling a timeout for that exact situation on Tuesday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Stalwart Dante & Luigi’s practices a refined, white-tablecloth approach to Italian food that has been charming locals and visitors for well over 100 years.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
Noun
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Beyond the studio, CYE’s first year has been packed with variety-show appearances, photoshoots, fan meets, performance schedules, and now concert rehearsals.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s no commentary or talking heads — the only narrator is Elvis, from previously unheard audio footage from one of these rehearsals.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Weir had never been averse to alcohol; among his many lifestyle rituals was burning off a night of wine with an intense morning run the next day.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Others say that a balance can be struck and that, in moderation, such rituals are part of the month’s festive spirit.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Tuesday partially closed the strait for several hours to conduct military exercises.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms include blood in stool or rectal bleeding; changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few days; unintended weight loss; and cramps or abdominal pain.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Find out how your cooking habits match up to the rest of the world.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Join yoga classes by the pool, head to a local golf course, or book tennis lessons on the estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Stansted Airport has said that private aircraft operations are conducted through separate independent terminals, while immigration and customs checks are handled by Border Force, a law enforcement command within the UK Home Office.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The union of these two worlds has created a unique garden that revisits this culture and these ancestral Japanese customs with the flowers so dear to Monsieur Dior.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In chats among Kalshi traders on the online forum Discord, some show their reluctance to reveal their trading tricks by misdirecting.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Coleman was known for her daring stunt tricks in the air.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The cuts are not uniform, with areas of the campus scaling back in different ways.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This can be done in different ways, such as retrofitting a facility to emit directly into a storage location or by building vacuumlike structures to suck up emissions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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