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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 habits
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 exercises
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
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2025
Governor Pritzker has called for investigations into federal enforcement practices, including reports of excessive force and mistaken detentions of American citizens.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The program works alongside the company’s supply chain wastewater management practices to proactively eliminate unwanted and regulated chemicals from product manufacturing and prevent the release of hazardous substances into the environment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The factory’s story is not just about evolving trade patterns and modern industrial practices, but also about the place that the national winter sport has in the Canadian soul, Roustan said.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
There are some general best health practices that can help minimize some disruptive perimenopause and menopause symptoms, too.
—Katherine Speller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
AppLovin plunged 14% following a report that the Securities and Exchange Commission has been investigating the company over its data-collection practices.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
There are a number of reasons why people prefer down alternatives, even with the fair-trade practices Boll & Branch promises with your purchase.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
PepsiCo, one of the world’s largest food companies, is sticking to its goals to use more clean energy and climate-friendly farming practices despite evaporating federal support for those activities in the US, the company’s chief sustainability officer told Semafor.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
But Pilar Thomas, who practices tribal energy and economic development law with the law firm Quarles & Brady, disagrees with that.
—Nate Perez, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Bitfury utilizes superior technology and practices strategic adaptation to keep ahead of its competitors.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
What’s the difference between a boss who is optimistic, practices positive thinking, coaches, and inspires their team and a bad boss who is just filled with toxic positivity?
—Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Borden practices cooking therapy, an experiential therapy discipline in which licensed counselors cook meals alongside their clients.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Thursday practices ramp up in both speed and in frequency of callbacks of previous information while adding still more adjustments, plus the installation of later downs.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Consider a soccer team that practices on a soft surface but competes on a more stiff surface.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Will the Avs make those days off when the club practices?
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2025
Governor Pritzker has called for investigations into federal enforcement practices, including reports of excessive force and mistaken detentions of American citizens.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The program works alongside the company’s supply chain wastewater management practices to proactively eliminate unwanted and regulated chemicals from product manufacturing and prevent the release of hazardous substances into the environment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The factory’s story is not just about evolving trade patterns and modern industrial practices, but also about the place that the national winter sport has in the Canadian soul, Roustan said.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
There are some general best health practices that can help minimize some disruptive perimenopause and menopause symptoms, too.
—Katherine Speller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
AppLovin plunged 14% following a report that the Securities and Exchange Commission has been investigating the company over its data-collection practices.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
There are a number of reasons why people prefer down alternatives, even with the fair-trade practices Boll & Branch promises with your purchase.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
PepsiCo, one of the world’s largest food companies, is sticking to its goals to use more clean energy and climate-friendly farming practices despite evaporating federal support for those activities in the US, the company’s chief sustainability officer told Semafor.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Later bedtimes, co-sleeping, and room sharing—practices more common in some Latino households—may affect both sleep duration and how parents perceive their children’s rest.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
But Pilar Thomas, who practices tribal energy and economic development law with the law firm Quarles & Brady, disagrees with that.
—Nate Perez, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Bitfury utilizes superior technology and practices strategic adaptation to keep ahead of its competitors.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
What’s the difference between a boss who is optimistic, practices positive thinking, coaches, and inspires their team and a bad boss who is just filled with toxic positivity?
—Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Borden practices cooking therapy, an experiential therapy discipline in which licensed counselors cook meals alongside their clients.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Thursday practices ramp up in both speed and in frequency of callbacks of previous information while adding still more adjustments, plus the installation of later downs.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Consider a soccer team that practices on a soft surface but competes on a more stiff surface.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Will the Avs make those days off when the club practices?
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
Noun
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Following the video, Swift began sharing footage from the rehearsals and set of the video, letting us into her meticulous planning process.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mayer and Strong collaborated closely ahead of rehearsals with the three leads.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And even as people's viewing habits aren't the same as in 2000, there's still so much interest in these shows online.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Last to mention is that there appears to be some lucky energy, either around your employment, routines or physical health.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If OpenAI exercises the full warrant, the company could acquire roughly 10% ownership in AMD.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Displacing the ’90s boom bap and aughts brawlers of her last album is a streak of assiduous ’80s R&B exercises that foreground her gains as a vocalist more often than her gobstopping wordplay as a rapper.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hydrogen digger’s deployment follows earlier trials at Gallagher’s Hermitage Quarry in Kent.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beyond denim, trials in apparel and home textile applications found further potential for Lyocell HV100.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The more these patterns are put into practice, the more Arsenal can threaten teams, but these bounce/wall passes have another purpose and other players can slot in.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If New England drills the Dolphins, head coach Mike McDaniel might not make it to Week 3.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Parsons attended Cowboys practices during training camp but has not participated in any team drills.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As digitization and agentic AI reshape work from customer service to customs, DHL is also upskilling people for digital roles and training supervisors to lead the transition.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sburlati pointed to the influx of non-European products, largely not subject to the block’s regulatory framework and oftentimes bypassing customs.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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