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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
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Tung also offered advice for consumers seeking to avoid unknowingly supporting such practices.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Unions tend to bargain with employers on scheduling practices and protect workers from the economic fallout, said Virginia Goellgast, a professor at Cornell University that has studied unionized call centers.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Each garden reflects years of learning, experimentation, and dedication, and offers visitors a chance to see professional-level gardening practices applied in real home landscapes.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Consistent pruning practices are essential for lilacs to remain healthy throughout every season of change.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Researchers and industry experts said people worry about how conventional death practices such as embalming, fire cremation and casket and vault burials affect the climate, environment and people’s health.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Business Exits is more of a brokerage that lists high-revenue businesses, like wellness practices, construction companies, wedding venues and more.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 1 May 2026
She was pulled into a scheme involving a man who posed as a priest, another posing as an immigration judge, and another posing as Oscar Carrillo, an attorney licensed in Texas who practices tax law.
—Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Valkyries are honing in on making training camp practices more competitive in the leadup to the season opener.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The leading national civil rights organizations have made clear that many of the DEI practices the administration’s executive orders target are, in fact, lawful.
—Monique B. Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Here, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration practices something called self-certification.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Nevarez practices visualization before every game, standing by herself, bat in hand, visualizing how that day’s pitcher will pitch to her.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
This year, the government joined a lawsuit against UCLA in federal court, alleging that the David Geffen School of Medicine illegally practices affirmative action.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran practices honest bludgeon work.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Wanda Enos Bachelor is on the board of the Indigenous Futures Society, which advocates for Indigenous ecological practices that were erased during the gold rush.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Tung also offered advice for consumers seeking to avoid unknowingly supporting such practices.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Unions tend to bargain with employers on scheduling practices and protect workers from the economic fallout, said Virginia Goellgast, a professor at Cornell University that has studied unionized call centers.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Each garden reflects years of learning, experimentation, and dedication, and offers visitors a chance to see professional-level gardening practices applied in real home landscapes.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Consistent pruning practices are essential for lilacs to remain healthy throughout every season of change.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Researchers and industry experts said people worry about how conventional death practices such as embalming, fire cremation and casket and vault burials affect the climate, environment and people’s health.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Business Exits is more of a brokerage that lists high-revenue businesses, like wellness practices, construction companies, wedding venues and more.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Joly’s football path took shape while playing for the Harlem Jets, a youth program that practices on weeknights at Wagner Playground, a patch of grass located just a stone’s throw away from the Harlem River.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 1 May 2026
She was pulled into a scheme involving a man who posed as a priest, another posing as an immigration judge, and another posing as Oscar Carrillo, an attorney licensed in Texas who practices tax law.
—Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Valkyries are honing in on making training camp practices more competitive in the leadup to the season opener.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The leading national civil rights organizations have made clear that many of the DEI practices the administration’s executive orders target are, in fact, lawful.
—Monique B. Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Here, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration practices something called self-certification.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Nevarez practices visualization before every game, standing by herself, bat in hand, visualizing how that day’s pitcher will pitch to her.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
This year, the government joined a lawsuit against UCLA in federal court, alleging that the David Geffen School of Medicine illegally practices affirmative action.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran practices honest bludgeon work.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
Noun
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There are no rehearsals, and no do-overs for this moment.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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And an unnecessary coda that comes after the curtain call never should have made it out of rehearsals.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That preparation included lessons in calligraphy, horseback riding, piano and Regency dancing.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are lessons to be learned from the more niche running brands that are increasingly showing up at the smaller (but equally crowded) marathon weekends.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The wifi is Starlink here too, and there are dedicated customs agents to help passengers speed through passport control.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Davis occasionally destabilizes this very familiar soundtrack with sly production tricks from Horne.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, deer are adaptable creatures and often get used to the tricks put in their path, eventually ignoring attempts to deter them, Walke says.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are ways of using social media as just a private photo album or a diary, but it is designed to be public and for content to spread beyond its context.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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