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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
In other words, students prepare for citizenship in a disputatious society by practicing the civic arts—by asserting and advocating for their views—not by meekly absorbing lessons from their instructors.
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Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, said the eight people were indicted for allegedly practicing medicine without a license under the supervision of midwife Maria Margarita Rojas, his office said in a Wednesday news release.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
But Kesselring still isn’t practicing, so that leaves an opening in the top six on defense.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
According to Colts beat reporter Jamed Boyd, Pierce has not been cleared to be taken off concussion protocol despite practicing in full this week, ruling him out for Sunday's game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead, children can progress in the game only by getting to know the characters, listening to their stories and practicing empathic actions.
—Ekaterina Muravevskaia, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Exercises include practicing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation techniques, hose line advancement and salvage operations.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The artists, more accustomed to the isolation of touring, quickly formed a community, practicing harmonies backstage for each show’s closing sing-along.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than practicing toxic positivity, leaders need to provide space to validate how team members are feeling.
—Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, said the eight people were indicted for allegedly practicing medicine without a license under the supervision of midwife Maria Margarita Rojas, his office said in a Wednesday news release.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
But Kesselring still isn’t practicing, so that leaves an opening in the top six on defense.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
According to Colts beat reporter Jamed Boyd, Pierce has not been cleared to be taken off concussion protocol despite practicing in full this week, ruling him out for Sunday's game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead, children can progress in the game only by getting to know the characters, listening to their stories and practicing empathic actions.
—Ekaterina Muravevskaia, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Exercises include practicing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation techniques, hose line advancement and salvage operations.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The artists, more accustomed to the isolation of touring, quickly formed a community, practicing harmonies backstage for each show’s closing sing-along.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than practicing toxic positivity, leaders need to provide space to validate how team members are feeling.
—Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicing
Verb
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This additional level is especially important for older folks who are exercising vigorously, and for those coping with or recovering from injury or illness.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Palestinians, on the other hand, envisioned a legitimate state exercising sovereignty.—
Dana El Kurd,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both Alexis Germaine and Peyton Bateman are on the pre-veterinarian track studying animal science, and they were attracted to A-State in large measure due to its veterinary college plans.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
13 Oct. 2025
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Worked at the family’s bakery before his abduction and was studying finance.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Practicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicing. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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