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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
NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
For more than a decade, the show has advanced sustainable practices through a series of initiatives and by spotlighting green innovators.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Temperatures are expected to gradually moderate later in the week, but the current chill underscores the need for continued attention to weather alerts and safety practices as the unusually cold air mass exits the state.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Landor should ahve been protected by the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, passed unanimously by Congress in 2000 to prevent state and local prisons from placing arbitrary or unnecessary restrictions on religious practices.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
He just wasn’t used, Dutcher not wanting to throw him out only three days (and two practices) after gaining clearance for full contact.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Bibby said more practices and more games will help.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The shooting sparked outrage, and changes to official practices around law enforcement and people with mental illnesses.
—JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2025
Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The same government that lectures Beijing about state capitalism and nonmarket behaviors now practices it at home.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
He’s continued to improve, great teammate, practices extremely hard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
To stay grounded, Stueland practices mindfulness and prioritizes exercise.
—Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 14 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
Noun
Unfortunately, Vinekar says that miscarriage risk is actually a major reason why prenatal practices won't schedule patients early on.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
For more than a decade, the show has advanced sustainable practices through a series of initiatives and by spotlighting green innovators.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Temperatures are expected to gradually moderate later in the week, but the current chill underscores the need for continued attention to weather alerts and safety practices as the unusually cold air mass exits the state.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Landor should ahve been protected by the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, passed unanimously by Congress in 2000 to prevent state and local prisons from placing arbitrary or unnecessary restrictions on religious practices.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
He just wasn’t used, Dutcher not wanting to throw him out only three days (and two practices) after gaining clearance for full contact.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Bibby said more practices and more games will help.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The shooting sparked outrage, and changes to official practices around law enforcement and people with mental illnesses.
—JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2025
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By the letter of the law of the NFL's injury report policy, any player who practices with the scout team that would otherwise practice with the first team should be listed as a limited participant.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The same government that lectures Beijing about state capitalism and nonmarket behaviors now practices it at home.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
He’s continued to improve, great teammate, practices extremely hard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
To stay grounded, Stueland practices mindfulness and prioritizes exercise.
—Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
Noun
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Robert had a special guest during last week’s rehearsals for the dance competition series.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The actor Noah Segan recalled Johnson moving furniture around in his living room to host rehearsals, and making burgers for the cast.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Living in Denver means the trails are never far away, and fall hiking has become one of my favorite seasonal rituals—crisp mornings, the scent of pine, and light that makes everything glow.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rituals were ancient, unchanged since Rustin had sat for his.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Significant diplomatic and military visits followed, as well as Chinese support for Bangladesh’s involvement in naval exercises with Pakistan (a longtime Indian rival), Chinese defense technology transfers, and Chinese investment in infrastructure and economic zones.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The music, perhaps accordingly, sometimes languishes in a middle zone of wistful genre exercises.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company's annual survey reveals the most popular side dishes across the nation in 2025 for Thanksgiving dinner, along with standard and changing holiday habits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Recognizing that pattern can help parents anticipate and take practical steps early, such as helping kids improve hygiene habits and planning for backup child care before illness strikes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.—
Merritt Enright,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since 2022, customs officials have rejected shipments amounting to $240 million from Malaysia, $260 million from Thailand and $120 million from Vietnam, or quadruple the $150 million from China itself.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cherki is visibly excited by his spectators, eager to show off his tricks, until a coach comes into frame on the YouTube video and tells them their fun is over.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Cheo was a jokester and would play tricks on her, like pretending to be asleep, to lighten the mood.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wellington, New Zealand AP — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Electric vehicles have accelerated the search for more efficient and affordable ways to power next-generation transport.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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