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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
Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Last fall, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which has been used to counter racially discriminatory election practices.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Brandon Johnson’s administration prioritizes reducing the risk of future costs through investments in violence prevention, community engagement, and modernized policing practices.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In 2003, the DOJ and Detroit agreed to a monitor to oversee reforms at the police department, including use of force, unlawful detention practices and other misconduct.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
This is the sixth of a seven-part series that will take a look at the top players at each position among the Orlando area’s high school football teams with spring practices underway.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Police believe Holmon may have used deceptive sales practices related to residential solar panel services and vehicle transactions, including allegedly placing cars in victims' names without their full knowledge or consent.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Finally, combat unfair digital trade practices.
—Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Nevarez practices visualization before every game, standing by herself, bat in hand, visualizing how that day’s pitcher will pitch to her.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
This year, the government joined a lawsuit against UCLA in federal court, alleging that the David Geffen School of Medicine illegally practices affirmative action.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran practices honest bludgeon work.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
In one workshop, a robot repeatedly practices a precise task—using two fingers to pick up a tiny screw no larger than a fingernail.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Last fall, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which has been used to counter racially discriminatory election practices.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Brandon Johnson’s administration prioritizes reducing the risk of future costs through investments in violence prevention, community engagement, and modernized policing practices.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In 2003, the DOJ and Detroit agreed to a monitor to oversee reforms at the police department, including use of force, unlawful detention practices and other misconduct.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
This is the sixth of a seven-part series that will take a look at the top players at each position among the Orlando area’s high school football teams with spring practices underway.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Police believe Holmon may have used deceptive sales practices related to residential solar panel services and vehicle transactions, including allegedly placing cars in victims' names without their full knowledge or consent.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Finally, combat unfair digital trade practices.
—Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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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
Nevarez practices visualization before every game, standing by herself, bat in hand, visualizing how that day’s pitcher will pitch to her.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
This year, the government joined a lawsuit against UCLA in federal court, alleging that the David Geffen School of Medicine illegally practices affirmative action.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran practices honest bludgeon work.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
In one workshop, a robot repeatedly practices a precise task—using two fingers to pick up a tiny screw no larger than a fingernail.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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In an April 13 Instagram post, Hailey shared a family photo believed to have been taken during one of Bieber's rehearsals.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each performer is paired with a peer mentor, who is a child their age who volunteered to work with them through the four months of rehearsals and on stage.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In that same study, the soleus push-up, non-weight-bearing resistance activities, and stretching exercises were all found to have the potential to significantly improve glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and vascular function in those unable to perform traditional weight-bearing exercise.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Plank Knee Touch is more rehab-focused than other core exercises, but difficulty can be ramped up with a few easy adjustments.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The change broadens access from children age 4 and younger to those between 1 and 7 years old, allowing more families to qualify for financial assistance for swim lessons.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The report also shows a gender gap, where women grads were less likely than men to say AI training was integrated into their learning curriculum, and more likely to say those lessons were focused on covering the risks of AI rather than learning practical skill sets.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The wifi is Starlink here too, and there are dedicated customs agents to help passengers speed through passport control.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Davis occasionally destabilizes this very familiar soundtrack with sly production tricks from Horne.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, deer are adaptable creatures and often get used to the tricks put in their path, eventually ignoring attempts to deter them, Walke says.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are ways of using social media as just a private photo album or a diary, but it is designed to be public and for content to spread beyond its context.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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