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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
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
The subscription service focuses on personalizable wellness practices for the mind and body that can easily fit into users’ day-to-day lives.
—Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
The brewery’s beer-making process is grounded in German brewing methods but blended with West Coast craft beer practices, the company said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
The same goal, mindset, policies and practices that governed the firm’s operations are still in place but conducted undercover.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The occurrence of many plant diseases can be reduced by following good cultural practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 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
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
Over the years, several Parsi women in India have mounted legal challenges to such practices.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
The subscription service focuses on personalizable wellness practices for the mind and body that can easily fit into users’ day-to-day lives.
—Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
The brewery’s beer-making process is grounded in German brewing methods but blended with West Coast craft beer practices, the company said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
The same goal, mindset, policies and practices that governed the firm’s operations are still in place but conducted undercover.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The occurrence of many plant diseases can be reduced by following good cultural practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 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
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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Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Can’t wait to see the TikToks during rehearsals.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 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
Noun
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Days began with morning yoga and consisted of one-on-one therapy sessions, emotionally exhausting group exercises, and experiential lessons like art therapy and roleplaying.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
21 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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Some of our favorite lessons include The Resilient Mind and How to Speak with Confidence and Charisma.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Divergent designed the system over a 28-month period using lessons learned from more than a decade of additive manufacturing operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Beyond the welcome absence of a customs line, each destination delivers its own take on island life.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 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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