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adjective

ˈprak-təst How to pronounce practiced (audio)
variants also practised
Definition of practicednext
1
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor a simple dish that any practiced chef should be able to produce even blindfolded

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2
as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability a highly practiced performance of a classic ballet

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practiced

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verb

variants also practised
past tense of practice
as in exercised
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 practiced
Adjective
Seoul, South Korea — The week before Close Your Eyes stepped onto the stage for their first-ever solo concert, the seven members moved in practiced formation across a basement rehearsal studio in Seoul’s Gangnam district. — Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 Like a practiced preacher, Jim is slowly, methodically leading his congregation—speaking cryptically but with conviction as the music begins to swell. — Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Muscogee Nation is one of five tribes in Oklahoma that once practiced slavery. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Learn about the Mongolian composite bow and the distinctive thumb-release technique still practiced across Central Asia. — Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for practiced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practiced
  1. skilled
  2. virtuoso
  3. exercised
  4. adept
  5. skillful
  6. repeated
  7. proficient
  8. expert
Adjective
  • There just aren’t enough skilled American engineers to meet demand.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But Jovic still has upside as a skilled 6-foot-10 forward who’s just 23 years old and impressed with the Serbian national team during the July window of European World Cup qualifying this summer.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Thanks to more than 200 years of intense and virtuoso scientific work, what were once valid or at least plausible concerns and objections to vaccines have been overcome.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Definition of virtuoso
Verb
  • For someone with autism that right can produce devastating consequences when exercised without a full appreciation of the risks.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The focus will not center around Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen or Bubba Wallace, all of whom currently have contracts set to expire at the end of the 2027 season or options needing to be exercised.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of exercised
Adjective
  • The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
  • But heading into his final year, Madsen has been working on becoming more adept at getting the ball down the field.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Definition of adept
Adjective
  • The Norwegian soccer superstar, 26, took social media by storm throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, between his skillful talent on the pitch and his team’s celebratory Viking row.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of skillful
Verb
  • Where products can be copied and technologies commoditized, sensory resonance creates a physiological memory that will beg to be repeated.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • All parties acknowledged that the season was not good enough and could not be repeated but agreed for Howe to remain in his role.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of repeated
Adjective
  • In a way, MacLeod is cheering for his own obsolescence; AI output is as proficient as most royalty-free music.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • The same with Skywalker — her spontaneity and her energy and life on camera and her ability to play while still being technically proficient and talented and is a real wonder.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
Definition of proficient
Adjective
  • The documentary will feature diverse expert opinions and a family exploring holistic alternatives to medication, aiming to provide crucial context for parents and professionals and prompt deeper questions about contemporary life's effects.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The trial will be held in federal court in Oakland, and will depend heavily on expert testimony from economists.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2026
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