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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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
He was listed as a limited participant in all three practices leading into last week’s game against the Seahawks but was made inactive 90 minutes before the game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In November, Los Angeles County opened a civil investigation into State Farm’s practices and potential violations of the state’s Unfair Competition law.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Some, like Hamilton, strained for legitimacy in the rites and practices of monarchy.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Invest in beneficial practices now for maximum future success.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
His club baseball team in Boynton Beach, Florida, and its three practices a week were $3,000 a year.
—Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, UnitedHealth Group, the world’s largest health care company, now owns health insurance plans; physician practices and other providers; data and analytics services; payment processors; a pharmacy benefits manager; and pharmacies themselves.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Singer practices general surgery in Phoenix and is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
—Dr. Jeffrey Singer, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Hughes also practices somatic experiencing, a psychodynamic modality helping people tap into their bodily sensations as a way of processing emotions.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
But Jonah Williams has earned second-string snaps during Citrus Bowl practices the past week.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
As a game, the father sometimes practices this grip on his boys, bragging about the enormity of his fists.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
With Charlie Lindgren injured, Washington's backup goalie was Parker Milner, a 35-year-old retired minor-league goalie who occasionally practices with the Caps — and who coincidentally came along on the road trip.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Trump, by contrast, practices politics without judgment.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025
Since his disappearance, WTOL reported that authorities have been using drones and K-9 teams, but there have been no sign of Iwuagwu, who practices geriatric medicine, according to his biography at the University of Toledo Health.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Noun
Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
He was listed as a limited participant in all three practices leading into last week’s game against the Seahawks but was made inactive 90 minutes before the game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In November, Los Angeles County opened a civil investigation into State Farm’s practices and potential violations of the state’s Unfair Competition law.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Some, like Hamilton, strained for legitimacy in the rites and practices of monarchy.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Invest in beneficial practices now for maximum future success.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
His club baseball team in Boynton Beach, Florida, and its three practices a week were $3,000 a year.
—Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, UnitedHealth Group, the world’s largest health care company, now owns health insurance plans; physician practices and other providers; data and analytics services; payment processors; a pharmacy benefits manager; and pharmacies themselves.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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The team currently practices in a simulator room inside Gampel Pavilion, and uses other facilities off-campus as well.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Singer practices general surgery in Phoenix and is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
—Dr. Jeffrey Singer, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Hughes also practices somatic experiencing, a psychodynamic modality helping people tap into their bodily sensations as a way of processing emotions.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
But Jonah Williams has earned second-string snaps during Citrus Bowl practices the past week.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
As a game, the father sometimes practices this grip on his boys, bragging about the enormity of his fists.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
With Charlie Lindgren injured, Washington's backup goalie was Parker Milner, a 35-year-old retired minor-league goalie who occasionally practices with the Caps — and who coincidentally came along on the road trip.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Trump, by contrast, practices politics without judgment.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025
Since his disappearance, WTOL reported that authorities have been using drones and K-9 teams, but there have been no sign of Iwuagwu, who practices geriatric medicine, according to his biography at the University of Toledo Health.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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And to have those rehearsals and to get to talk about the script and the characters in-depth was really meaningful.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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The friendship developed during rehearsals, and then a confrontation in the film between their characters culminated in a slap.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Homeowners continue to seek more personalized enhancements that support both entertaining needs and everyday rituals.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Think spa-like spaces that cater to your individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2026 Bath Trends report.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kight said some simple habits can help prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many of my clients still need to plan meals, track intake, work with a dietitian, build habits, and stay active to reach their goals.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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There are lessons to be learned.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Solar storms and background cosmic radiation could pose significant risks to settlers, and lessons from this mission could help NASA protect human crews who may eventually spend time there.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There is no one organizational system that fits every family and lifestyle, but there are some tips and tricks that help.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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So what are their go-to tricks for creating a space worth hibernating in?—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This may seem counterintuitive, but the key is that ‘cozy’ is addressed in various ways throughout the home, not that every element is done in excess.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Because there are many different ways to make money outside of a traditional job, there are several types of 1099 forms.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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