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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
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But even after just a few summer league practices and one summer league game, Conwell has already noticed the difference at the NBA level.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Tongaat tumbled into business rescue — similar to Chapter 11 in the US — after corrupt bookkeeping practices blew a hole in its balance sheet in 2018.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Mora has accused the company of unfair and fraudulent business practices.
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Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
While most meditation practices ask you to stay mentally engaged, NSDR asks you to follow along, let go, and remain passive throughout the exercise.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
San Jose also hosts the annual GovAI Coalition Summit, where participants explore AI trends, ethical practices, data management and technology applications in governance, including public safety and transit.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Roy, who practices critical care medicine in Kolkata, developed the film through two years of fieldwork with rural villages and slum communities across West Bengal.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
In the mornings, Sodais practices his English and computer skills while Weeda goes to her lessons.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
By far the best known of Egypt’s players, Salah is a Sunni Muslim who practices his faith openly, on and off the field.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Ohio's Amish country is a haven for the simple lifestyle that still practices cultural freedom.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Queen Seymour is on the run as a traitor, having literally sunk one palace, while Queen Howard practices spycraft right under her husband’s nose.
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Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
An imam at the mosque, Taha Hassane, said the center practices the lockdown drills multiple times every school year.
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Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 May 2026
Martorano practices the bespoke art at its most traditional with custom paper patterns and basted fittings for each garment.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Noun
Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But even after just a few summer league practices and one summer league game, Conwell has already noticed the difference at the NBA level.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Tongaat tumbled into business rescue — similar to Chapter 11 in the US — after corrupt bookkeeping practices blew a hole in its balance sheet in 2018.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Mora has accused the company of unfair and fraudulent business practices.
—
Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
While most meditation practices ask you to stay mentally engaged, NSDR asks you to follow along, let go, and remain passive throughout the exercise.
—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
San Jose also hosts the annual GovAI Coalition Summit, where participants explore AI trends, ethical practices, data management and technology applications in governance, including public safety and transit.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Verb
Tillman, who indeed routinely practices his free kicks after practice, had to replace his torn right cleat just before his first career World Cup goal.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Roy, who practices critical care medicine in Kolkata, developed the film through two years of fieldwork with rural villages and slum communities across West Bengal.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
In the mornings, Sodais practices his English and computer skills while Weeda goes to her lessons.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
By far the best known of Egypt’s players, Salah is a Sunni Muslim who practices his faith openly, on and off the field.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Ohio's Amish country is a haven for the simple lifestyle that still practices cultural freedom.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Queen Seymour is on the run as a traitor, having literally sunk one palace, while Queen Howard practices spycraft right under her husband’s nose.
—
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
An imam at the mosque, Taha Hassane, said the center practices the lockdown drills multiple times every school year.
—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 May 2026
Martorano practices the bespoke art at its most traditional with custom paper patterns and basted fittings for each garment.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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Although Edwards said to transform MSG into a wedding would take more than a week, Swift could treat it like the Eras Tour where the set was built and constructed for rehearsals at Rock Lititz in Pennsylvania.
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Treatments include facials, massages, body therapies, and holistic rejuvenating rituals, incorporating the resort's proprietary skincare brand, Mirbeau Glow, along with high-end French lines Yon-Ka and Caudalie.
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Experts emphasize that consistent rituals, including touch and scent, are crucial for regulating the brain's stress systems, rather than just product formulas.
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There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
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The carrier arrived in Hawaii on June 23, in advance of RIMPAC maritime exercises.
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Nearly 1 out of every 20 Americans could have reasonably expected tens of thousands of dollars in relief and shaped their spending habits accordingly.
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That means the mix in your mouth today is not fixed, and habits move it in one direction or the other over time.
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Splash, a nonprofit organization founded in 1999, works with cities and school districts to teach kids about science through hands-on lessons and field trips.
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As America marks its 250th anniversary — and confronts deep political divisions — Kristen asked her what lessons our history may hold for this moment.
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Her portrayal of social customs appears almost fantastical in light of the transformation undergone by her protagonist.
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Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
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This month was all about the art choices—and a couple clever tricks, too.
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Consider the four tricks designers keep up their sleeves for this exact situation.
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Go casual with denim shorts or lean more sophisticated with crisp trousers for the office — two ways Swift has styled white shirts before.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program.
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