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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
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Fuel sellers engaging in unfair or anticompetitive practices will be referred for prosecution if necessary, the watchdog said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
His gardens and eco-friendly practices highlight his passion for sustainability.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding changes to immigration enforcement practices by federal agents after the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Multiple players told The Star in the locker room that Mbiya had played well in recent practices.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Soccer practices, airport runs, Costco expeditions and weekend escapes into Colorado’s foothills all demand a vehicle that blends comfort, capability and technology.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The key is to maintain healthy turf and avoid practices that leave bare ground for long periods.
—Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
These professionals are responsible for advising farms and agribusinesses on eco-friendly practices.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Jonathan practices with intensity but listens with empathy.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Just seeing the outline of the emergency exit door triggers a sense of dread for Vance, who practices Zimmerman's reframing.
—Evan Roberts, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Officials in the suburb said the initiative, which had been in the planning stages since 2019, is designed to address the discriminatory housing policies and practices faced by Black residents.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Fuel sellers engaging in unfair or anticompetitive practices will be referred for prosecution if necessary, the watchdog said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
His gardens and eco-friendly practices highlight his passion for sustainability.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding changes to immigration enforcement practices by federal agents after the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Multiple players told The Star in the locker room that Mbiya had played well in recent practices.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Soccer practices, airport runs, Costco expeditions and weekend escapes into Colorado’s foothills all demand a vehicle that blends comfort, capability and technology.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The key is to maintain healthy turf and avoid practices that leave bare ground for long periods.
—Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
These professionals are responsible for advising farms and agribusinesses on eco-friendly practices.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin practices judo.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Jonathan practices with intensity but listens with empathy.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Just seeing the outline of the emergency exit door triggers a sense of dread for Vance, who practices Zimmerman's reframing.
—Evan Roberts, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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There’s a lot more prep time, like table reads and rehearsals, which gives us actors more space to really get into character.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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North Korea has long described the allies' drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Designed by Bill Bensley, the restaurant reinterprets Victorian-era rituals and Singaporean flavors, tracing the hotel’s culinary evolution from 1887 to today.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many are used as shrines for meditation and rituals and are visited by tourists and pilgrims.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Thirty-five study participants received relaxation therapy, consisting of deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation techniques.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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Around three hours prior to tipoff, Curry was seen participating in a variety of exercises with longtime shooting coach Bruce Fraser, firing jumpers from a standstill as well as taking 3-pointers off movement.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Across his multimedia practice, Aram’s project is one of disrupting the habits of classification that render aesthetic judgment perfunctory.—
Julian Stern,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ways to stay safe from DocuSign phishing scams Fortunately, a few habits can dramatically lower your risk.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Niccol also reflects on lessons from his time at Chipotle, the importance of building teams that tell the truth, how CEOs make decisions under pressure, and why technologies like AI should enhance — not replace — human connection.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The vehicles were parked around the customs area while the cases were pending.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The current measures aim to unify the legal, customs, and trade framework across all Iraqi borders in line with the federal constitution.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ball, who has been on a heater of late, set the tone early by showing off his full bag of tricks — shooting 3s off one foot, throwing no-look dimes and outleaping opponents for rebounds, seemingly toying with the Kings at times.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Through that rigorous daily routine, Chaser didn’t just learn tricks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the most complimentary of ways, the Hornets’ first-half outburst wasn’t all that special at all.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Stepping into the hip, urban Nhow Roma feels like a sensory overload in the best of ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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