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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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
There, he was exposed to the vanguard practices of German and American photography in the late nineteen-eighties and early nineties, which took a hip, self-aware approach to image-making.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
McMorris added that public agencies ca,n be more vulnerable to contracting abuses without strong safeguards, pointing to practices such as limits on no-bid contracts, multi-level approval processes, regular audits and stricter controls on contract changes and cost overruns.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Democrats refused to fund those departments without changes to immigration enforcement practices.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
But on the other hand, if there have been lessons learned from those past practices and government oversight, then that could be helpful.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Diaz said administrators violated a clause in the communication and privacy practices where sensitive topics, such as potential changes in placement, should not have been discussed around the teen.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet those same environments face increasing pressure from pollution that could be prevented through smarter water management practices.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
These principles mirror what any experienced trail runner or solo hiker already practices — awareness of your surroundings, preparation for the unexpected, and a reliable check-in system with people who know your plans.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Jonathan practices with intensity but listens with empathy.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Just seeing the outline of the emergency exit door triggers a sense of dread for Vance, who practices Zimmerman's reframing.
—Evan Roberts, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
There, he was exposed to the vanguard practices of German and American photography in the late nineteen-eighties and early nineties, which took a hip, self-aware approach to image-making.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
McMorris added that public agencies ca,n be more vulnerable to contracting abuses without strong safeguards, pointing to practices such as limits on no-bid contracts, multi-level approval processes, regular audits and stricter controls on contract changes and cost overruns.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Democrats refused to fund those departments without changes to immigration enforcement practices.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
But on the other hand, if there have been lessons learned from those past practices and government oversight, then that could be helpful.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Diaz said administrators violated a clause in the communication and privacy practices where sensitive topics, such as potential changes in placement, should not have been discussed around the teen.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet those same environments face increasing pressure from pollution that could be prevented through smarter water management practices.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Freya, a critical character in the God of War franchise, is a Vanir goddess and princess who practices powerful, ancient magic.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
These principles mirror what any experienced trail runner or solo hiker already practices — awareness of your surroundings, preparation for the unexpected, and a reliable check-in system with people who know your plans.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Jonathan practices with intensity but listens with empathy.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Just seeing the outline of the emergency exit door triggers a sense of dread for Vance, who practices Zimmerman's reframing.
—Evan Roberts, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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The stadium will be ready; as close to 100% as a new stadium can be without rehearsals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our rehearsals are a really good environment.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the Middle Ages, local churchgoers whispered of clannish Jews poisoning wells to kill Christian children and steal their blood for their rituals.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some of the movie is an acid satire of pre-wedding rituals — like the first dance that Charlie and Emma are dutifully rehearsing for, with a ridiculously stern taskmaster of a coach.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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The exercises below are broken up across those three categories.—
Jim Diehl CSCS,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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This unique training chair supports over 20 exercises, including back extensions and glute work, and is ideal for building core strength.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For Sacramento residents like Isabelle Fama, 24, the steady increase in fuel costs has led her to change certain habits over the last month.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lessons are the important component of this breakup, and both parties attempt to find happiness elsewhere.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lessons that endure are about constraint and invention, messiness and coordination, contradiction and persistence—about intervening directly and fearlessly in material reality.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Europeans did encounter protoindustry, trade, and commerce, it was almost always tightly regulated by government officials, guilds, customs, or local powers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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On a larger scale, US customs has detained thousands of shipments under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).—
Tara Winter,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tiffany has a few tricks up its sleeve that aren’t jewelry or limited-edition chronograph, one of which is this shapely teapot.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the tricks learned during this trial can help drivers form some better, cheaper habits to continue when gas prices inevitably decrease again.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The best science fiction shows us new ways to see our lives and our times by showing us how both might be otherwise.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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