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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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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
Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
This refers to mindful practices.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Finally, combat unfair digital trade practices.
—Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Underwood was 3 of 9 for 22 yards on Saturday when the Wolverines wrapped up spring practices, putting him on the field with both the blue and maize teams for the first quarter.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Those include the Dry Garden, showcasing sustainable landscaping practices; the Meditation Garden, where guests can find cooler temperatures and a tranquil stream; and an English Garden.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Some tough practices could be ahead for John Harbaugh’s Giants.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
So Livesey thinks that Paul’s letters make much better sense as a literary performance, too, if keyed to second-century Greek concerns and practices.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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
These principles mirror what any experienced trail runner or solo hiker already practices — awareness of your surroundings, preparation for the unexpected, and a reliable check-in system with people who know your plans.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
This refers to mindful practices.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Finally, combat unfair digital trade practices.
—Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Underwood was 3 of 9 for 22 yards on Saturday when the Wolverines wrapped up spring practices, putting him on the field with both the blue and maize teams for the first quarter.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Those include the Dry Garden, showcasing sustainable landscaping practices; the Meditation Garden, where guests can find cooler temperatures and a tranquil stream; and an English Garden.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Some tough practices could be ahead for John Harbaugh’s Giants.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
So Livesey thinks that Paul’s letters make much better sense as a literary performance, too, if keyed to second-century Greek concerns and practices.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
These principles mirror what any experienced trail runner or solo hiker already practices — awareness of your surroundings, preparation for the unexpected, and a reliable check-in system with people who know your plans.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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Coachella revelers are getting ready to pitch their tents, performing artists are running through their final rehearsals and thousands of global brands are gearing up for what will be one of the biggest content-making weekends of the year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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They were caught kissing on camera during rehearsals mid-season, and eventually placed ninth.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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For holistic wellness, Asaya Spa offers treatments and rituals rooted in the healing traditions of the local Huichol and Cora cultures.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rivera was able to complete 10 out of the 14 exercises without quitting, impressing the Father Stu star.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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As falls experts, physical and occupational therapists are uniquely trained to assess each person’s fall risk and develop a plan to help improve their mobility with balance training, strength exercises, and other interventions far before a fall occurs.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves into Cancer, your attention shifts to spending, priorities, and the habits tied to both.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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
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With them came languages, customs, and beliefs.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Will there be customs clearance problems?—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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On a recent thread on the r/GLP1microdosing subreddit, women shared their tips and tricks for hiding medication from their partners.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
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That variability also means that there is more room to find ways to save.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, Williams expects to work with a new intern to help build upon this event and find new ways to bring together the older and younger generations.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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