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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
Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
But, so far, Fanatics hasn’t faced much scrutiny either by federal regulators or in Congress, and the company hasn’t hit any major setbacks in the cases in which it’s accused of monopolistic practices.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
What's clear is that they've been engaged in unconstitutional practices, and that needs to be fixed.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Bird’s new teammates couldn’t wait for practices to be over.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Trump originally accused the bank of trade libel and violating state and federal unfair and deceptive trade practices.
—Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Sustainable Ramona will celebrate environmental awareness and promote earth-friendly practices at its fifth annual Ramona Earth Day Festival.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Unbalanced Or Leaning Tree A weakening root system or poor pruning practices can cause a tree to lean to one side.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Michael P. Mayoral, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
He has also been affiliated with the Dallas Figure Skating Club, which practices at the Allen Event Center's community ice rink.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Christianity isn't the only religion that practices fasting this time of year.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Parents should ensure everyone practices proper handwashing when changing the tank water and cleaning the tank.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Their encouragement was just what Deesi practices in the classroom at Sorrento Elementary School.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Rice said the team practices catching the ball inbounds and calling a timeout for that exact situation on Tuesday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Stalwart Dante & Luigi’s practices a refined, white-tablecloth approach to Italian food that has been charming locals and visitors for well over 100 years.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The challenge is whether current board composition practices—across industries—truly reflect the full range of perspectives necessary to understand future customers and market trends.
—Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
But, so far, Fanatics hasn’t faced much scrutiny either by federal regulators or in Congress, and the company hasn’t hit any major setbacks in the cases in which it’s accused of monopolistic practices.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
What's clear is that they've been engaged in unconstitutional practices, and that needs to be fixed.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Bird’s new teammates couldn’t wait for practices to be over.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Trump originally accused the bank of trade libel and violating state and federal unfair and deceptive trade practices.
—Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Sustainable Ramona will celebrate environmental awareness and promote earth-friendly practices at its fifth annual Ramona Earth Day Festival.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Unbalanced Or Leaning Tree A weakening root system or poor pruning practices can cause a tree to lean to one side.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Anyone who practices in this space will tell you the same thing.
—Michael P. Mayoral, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
He has also been affiliated with the Dallas Figure Skating Club, which practices at the Allen Event Center's community ice rink.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Christianity isn't the only religion that practices fasting this time of year.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Parents should ensure everyone practices proper handwashing when changing the tank water and cleaning the tank.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Their encouragement was just what Deesi practices in the classroom at Sorrento Elementary School.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Rice said the team practices catching the ball inbounds and calling a timeout for that exact situation on Tuesday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Stalwart Dante & Luigi’s practices a refined, white-tablecloth approach to Italian food that has been charming locals and visitors for well over 100 years.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
Noun
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Beyond the studio, CYE’s first year has been packed with variety-show appearances, photoshoots, fan meets, performance schedules, and now concert rehearsals.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s no commentary or talking heads — the only narrator is Elvis, from previously unheard audio footage from one of these rehearsals.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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My mother’s intentional rituals.—
David Yi,
Allure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Tuesday partially closed the strait for several hours to conduct military exercises.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Creating those habits that lead to good results.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Join yoga classes by the pool, head to a local golf course, or book tennis lessons on the estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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People in bureaucratic roles witnessed immigration and customs officers violently arresting people in the court hallways.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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East Coast Warehouse and Distribution, a logistics and warehousing service provider at the port that also serves as a centralized examination station (CES) for customs inspections, is also closed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leftovers Batch cooking and freezing a pan of homemade lasagna or a casserole to pull out on a busy weeknight is one of our favorite tricks for fast dinners.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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The 80-year-old musical-theater legend André De Shields, who plays Old Deuteronomy, is an old cat learning new tricks.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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So, there are two ways this can go.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The association also will commemorate the nation’s milestone with merchandise, membership opportunities and other ways to honor veterans living and deceased.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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