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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
Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
But more awareness and better practices didn’t stop McAfee’s customers from continuing to get sick — in 2007, and 2011, and 2012, and 2016 — and the farm had to issue recalls more than half a dozen times after pathogens were found in its products.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The consequences of those disposal practices took decades to emerge.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The American Psychiatric Association adds that mind-body practices belong in the same conversation.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The summit is an in-person gathering focused on real-world wellness practices.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Crocker-Johnson has been cleared for full-go practices this summer, Medved said last month.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Morgan Moses has been limited in OTA practices but has been positioned at right tackle with the first-team unit.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The dispute has renewed scrutiny of Kars4Kids' fundraising practices.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Queen Seymour is on the run as a traitor, having literally sunk one palace, while Queen Howard practices spycraft right under her husband’s nose.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
An imam at the mosque, Taha Hassane, said the center practices the lockdown drills multiple times every school year.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 May 2026
Martorano practices the bespoke art at its most traditional with custom paper patterns and basted fittings for each garment.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
The system relies heavily on reinforcement learning, where Atlas repeatedly practices tasks in simulation environments under varying conditions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Courtesy of the Georgia Senate An attorney in McDonough, Strickland practices law with Smith, Welch, Webb & White and has been active in Henry County civic and church organizations.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The agency practices upcycling.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Liesbeth, the youngest daughter, practices the piano relentlessly and dreams of concerts abroad.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Noun
In business, this manifests as predatory practices that destroy broader value.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
But more awareness and better practices didn’t stop McAfee’s customers from continuing to get sick — in 2007, and 2011, and 2012, and 2016 — and the farm had to issue recalls more than half a dozen times after pathogens were found in its products.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The consequences of those disposal practices took decades to emerge.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The American Psychiatric Association adds that mind-body practices belong in the same conversation.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The summit is an in-person gathering focused on real-world wellness practices.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Crocker-Johnson has been cleared for full-go practices this summer, Medved said last month.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Morgan Moses has been limited in OTA practices but has been positioned at right tackle with the first-team unit.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The dispute has renewed scrutiny of Kars4Kids' fundraising practices.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Verb
Ohio's Amish country is a haven for the simple lifestyle that still practices cultural freedom.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Queen Seymour is on the run as a traitor, having literally sunk one palace, while Queen Howard practices spycraft right under her husband’s nose.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
An imam at the mosque, Taha Hassane, said the center practices the lockdown drills multiple times every school year.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 May 2026
Martorano practices the bespoke art at its most traditional with custom paper patterns and basted fittings for each garment.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
The system relies heavily on reinforcement learning, where Atlas repeatedly practices tasks in simulation environments under varying conditions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Courtesy of the Georgia Senate An attorney in McDonough, Strickland practices law with Smith, Welch, Webb & White and has been active in Henry County civic and church organizations.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The agency practices upcycling.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Liesbeth, the youngest daughter, practices the piano relentlessly and dreams of concerts abroad.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
Noun
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Chavez recalls watching Impacciatore in her costume on the dance floor going hard during rehearsals and giving it all.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The firing squad’s rehearsals will include both live fire and dry fire sessions.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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If anything, today encourages you to experiment with your schedule, work habits, wellness rituals or daily responsibilities in a way that actually supports and inspires you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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China has held major military exercises near the island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Tomato Spacing By Plant Type Tomatoes are classified into two main groups, determinate and indeterminate, according to their growth and fruit production habits.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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Carissa Rice, field educational coordinator for the Laguna Ocean Foundation, was in Laguna Beach on Wednesday with about 50 children from Fullerton to give lessons on the beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Larimer County Conservation Corps Volunteers removed dead trees, invasive species and other fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, applying lessons learned from Larimer County's recovery efforts.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has threatened to halt customs processing at airports where state and local governments resist the administration’s immigration policies.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The world's largest oil importer has trimmed its crude imports by nearly 20% since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to official customs data compiled by Wind Information, capping global oil prices from trading even higher.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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One of my nerdiest hip-hop fan instincts is trying to catch the subtle ways production tricks and flows migrate from one city to the next, like an invasive species.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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One of his greatest joys was performing magic tricks alongside his granddaughter.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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One of the simplest ways, Crum said, is embracing the stress and then utilizing the body’s natural response.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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