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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
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Such behavior change occurs when communities learn that a dangerous pathogen is circulating and respond by seeking care earlier, avoiding traditional burial practices, and limiting contact.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Faith is part of the America's 250 years Faith is quintessential to American history, Mathewes says, from Native American spirituality to Christian practices of protestant settlers who first arrived from Europe to the country's robust Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist communities.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Kan halted the practices but the network appeared to be vindicated as Israel finished in second place again anyway.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
In team periods Saturday, Joly motioned around the slot and outside, similar to how Engram lined up throughout practices last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Environmentalists say the state should not be cutting carbon-storing redwoods, while loggers maintain their practices are sustainable.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Research has found restorative practices can improve student behavior and academic performance.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Liesbeth, the youngest daughter, practices the piano relentlessly and dreams of concerts abroad.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Zoey Smith, the three-time Philadelphia Public League individual girls' golf champion, practices her swing.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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
Noun
Large says it was well farmed from day one, including being planted with massal selection vines and using biodynamic and organic practices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Such behavior change occurs when communities learn that a dangerous pathogen is circulating and respond by seeking care earlier, avoiding traditional burial practices, and limiting contact.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Faith is part of the America's 250 years Faith is quintessential to American history, Mathewes says, from Native American spirituality to Christian practices of protestant settlers who first arrived from Europe to the country's robust Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist communities.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Kan halted the practices but the network appeared to be vindicated as Israel finished in second place again anyway.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
In team periods Saturday, Joly motioned around the slot and outside, similar to how Engram lined up throughout practices last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Environmentalists say the state should not be cutting carbon-storing redwoods, while loggers maintain their practices are sustainable.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Research has found restorative practices can improve student behavior and academic performance.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Verb
The agency practices upcycling.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Liesbeth, the youngest daughter, practices the piano relentlessly and dreams of concerts abroad.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Zoey Smith, the three-time Philadelphia Public League individual girls' golf champion, practices her swing.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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The juries, on the other hand, have spent the past few months with this music, having observed the performers at pre-parties and rehearsals.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Thaddea Graham and Nick Offerman praised their stunt coordinators and the team behind the scene, who made time for extensive stunt rehearsals and thought through all the aspects that seamlessly show up on camera.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Critics also felt the depiction of the 'Guryu Myeonryugwan' crown (a traditional royal headpiece historically associated with vassal state rituals) was incorrect.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Senior leaders must observe the exercises and act on findings.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Rebuilding strength in his leg muscles required regular gym exercises with lead rehab physio Richard Clark, including walking on an anti-gravity treadmill, deadlifts, box jumps, split squats with weights, balancing drills and running on a small trampoline.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Replacing one filter, using a HEPA purifier or changing a few cleaning habits can all help reduce indoor air pollutants over time.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The key is building sustainable habits that encourage curiosity while protecting mental clarity and creative energy.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Noun
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How many hotels make free lessons in language, hula, lei making, and ukulele a round-the-clock endeavor?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Fifty-one years later, Three Days of the Condor offers business leaders lessons in individual resilience, creative problem solving in chaos and the value of transparency under pressure.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% tax on gold and silver imports, as per notifications issued on Wednesday.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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As of Monday, customs had received 126,237 applications for refunds for an undisclosed number of entries, according to a declaration from CBP executive director of trade programs Brandon Lord, which was filed in the Court of International Trade.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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As his tricks progressed, the Young Man felt horrified and confused at the same time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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From that moment on, people in Cuba have been unable to access El Estornudo except through technological tricks like VPNs and proxies that alter their geolocation.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The ways of the whites puzzled the Indians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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