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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
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
By far the best known of Egypt’s players, Salah is a Sunni Muslim who practices his faith openly, on and off the field.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
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
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
In the mornings, Sodais practices his English and computer skills while Weeda goes to her lessons.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
By far the best known of Egypt’s players, Salah is a Sunni Muslim who practices his faith openly, on and off the field.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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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
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Automatic contributions, delayed payment windows, small rituals that add friction to impulse spending — these are all behavioral architecture moves, not acts of self-denial.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The rituals culminate on the 10th day of the month Muharram, which this year falls on June 26.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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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
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 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
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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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Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
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There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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