Thesaurus results for PRACTISES

practices 1 of 2

noun

variants also practises

plural of practice

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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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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as in exercises

something done over and over in order to develop skill practice makes perfect

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practices

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verb

variants also practises

present tense third-person singular of practice

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

Noun

Summary Many companies face talent shortages, yet their own hiring practices often limit the available pool. — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The Star-Telegram was present for all 15 training camp practices and three preseason games to take in every position battle and roster nuance. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 And the Trade Act of 1974, which gives the president power to go after other countries’ unfair trade practices? — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 However, instead of a conservative regression, Dressen has noticed institutions striving to adopt more innovative practices on a number of levels. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 With 17 of 21 practices complete, the FIU Panthers are turning the page on fall camp. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 North Carolina, where Diaz Stransky practices, has a specialized phone line doctors can call to consult a reproductive psychiatry expert and ask for resources. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 There have been joint practices during the past decade when the Eagles were the superior team. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 TikTok has already implemented significant changes to ownership, management, compliance functions and privacy practices since the DOJ filed the complaint, with measures taken to improve safeguards for younger users. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Pande is a Brahmin and practices Hindu dietary and ritual practices, such as traveling with his own pots and cookware, in order to draw water from the well and cook his food. — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 Someone who practices a memory drill becomes very good at that drill, a little better at tasks that closely resemble it, and no better at much else. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Fried practices art history and criticism as a poetic, almost magical endeavor. — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The six-year vet often practices with the third team as youth is being served. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 These days, that Mora kid practices on a surface — Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium — named for the former Montana State coach. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 Henderson practices his shot on a mini-basketball arcade game in his basement. — Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Jorge Menezes, a Portuguese lawyer who practices in Macao, said while Hong Kong’s security law was implemented more forcefully, the former British colony's courts still have a strong tradition of separation of powers. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 The service Service is inspired by the local Batoro community, which practices respect for all. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices

Noun

In reality, Young came up with a totally different concept for the tour shortly before rehearsals began.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
North Korea has long condemned such joint exercises as rehearsals for invasion.

— Reuters, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

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At the end of 10 days, my program participants learned the value of merit-making and felt benefit from performing rituals.

— Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Bridesmaid Helena Heyman hosted the couple and their wedding party in Malibu for sound healing, shamanic rituals, and cacao and rose ceremonies on the sacred Chumash land.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rituals

Noun

One of Presner’s class exercises has students use language models to build historical narratives, then manipulate them.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Washington provides New Delhi with access to intelligence, advanced military technology, joint exercises, and a wider network of security partnerships.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exercises

Noun

One of the newest members of the billionaire club, Scale AI cofounder Lucy Guo, is a more recent example of someone whose spending habits have remained relatively modest as her fortune has soared.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Tracks stool consistency, hydration, urinary health and bathroom habits.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of habits

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Gemini creates a diagnostic quiz, identifies knowledge gaps, and produces shorter lessons around them.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Though Sex and the City ended two entire decades ago, many of her most valuable life lessons—usually delivered via purring, zingy one-liners, either with a dirty martini in one hand or while waving a fork over brunch—feel just as relevant today.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lessons

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Why Vaccines Rates Are Still in Decline A county’s or state’s total vaccination rates may reflect a combination of state and local laws, community customs, individual beliefs—and the influence of antivaccine rhetoric.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
Starring Steve Coogan, Legends chronicles the lives of undercover British customs investigators.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of customs

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Cirque du Soleil’s otherworldly adventure, combining high-flying tricks and underwater artistry, has been reimagined in Shared Reality.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
For account takeover, though, getting rid of the six-digit code could take away one of the easiest tricks in a scammer's playbook.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricks

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The tiny and quick drones are being deployed in an increasing number of school districts – part of a growing school security industry as parents and schools find new ways to protect students and staff from carnage.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The College-in-3 Exchange was born, and dozens of higher education institutions joined the network to look for ways to help students get degrees faster.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026