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also practising
as in exercising
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 practicing
Geoghegan, though, told the judge that people processed at the Broadview facility are members of local parishes, sometimes practicing in local communities for decades.
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The practicing Catholic often credits his faith for his abilities, and a recent ceremony may give him a little boost this season.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Francisco Marrero, 79, is facing multiple charges of organized fraud, first-degree grand theft, practicing accounting without a license, and money laundering.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Both Hall and Cleaver have filed complaints with the Texas Medical Board, accusing Abundant Life of practicing medicine without a license.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Generally speaking, courts have ruled against people who violate a religious-neutral law while practicing their religion, including a notable 1990 case that found a man’s religious peyote use could still be penalized under an Oregon law forbidding it.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
During a training session before the January 2024 event in Laax, Switzerland, Choi hit the lip of the slope while practicing a flat Cab 1080, breaking her back in the subsequent crash.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Another is listed as practicing out of a Concentra clinic in Arlington, but a receptionist at that location couldn’t recall anyone by that name ever working there.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
At one point, there’s a montage that bounces between Irene practicing at the ballet bar, almost glowing with angelic light, and Soames signing his name onto documents at the office.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The practicing Catholic often credits his faith for his abilities, and a recent ceremony may give him a little boost this season.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Francisco Marrero, 79, is facing multiple charges of organized fraud, first-degree grand theft, practicing accounting without a license, and money laundering.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Both Hall and Cleaver have filed complaints with the Texas Medical Board, accusing Abundant Life of practicing medicine without a license.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Generally speaking, courts have ruled against people who violate a religious-neutral law while practicing their religion, including a notable 1990 case that found a man’s religious peyote use could still be penalized under an Oregon law forbidding it.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
During a training session before the January 2024 event in Laax, Switzerland, Choi hit the lip of the slope while practicing a flat Cab 1080, breaking her back in the subsequent crash.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Another is listed as practicing out of a Concentra clinic in Arlington, but a receptionist at that location couldn’t recall anyone by that name ever working there.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
At one point, there’s a montage that bounces between Irene practicing at the ballet bar, almost glowing with angelic light, and Soames signing his name onto documents at the office.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicing
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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They were encouraged to pick a modest daily goal—for example, exercising for 10 minutes, eating some vegetables for lunch or recycling.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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Because the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have every intention of repeating as NBA Finals winners the second time around.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the court said by repeating his intention not to talk, that's not an invocation of the right to remain silent.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Practicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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