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

2 of 2

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

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Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The PBMs have faced criticisms after research has shown their practices can drive up the cost of healthcare. — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026 Critics of the World’s 50 Best have raised questions around its voting practices, which do not demand that voters pay for their own meals. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Watch out for predatory practices, like APRs above 36%, and be wary of lenders that guarantee approval or demand an upfront payment in exchange for a loan. — Dan Avery,jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Williams took that history a step further, arguing that Southern food is the only truly homegrown cuisine in the Americas, while other culinary traditions have roots in cooking practices brought by immigrants from around the world. — Evan Moore november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 In certain communities, funeral practices included washing the body and sprinkling water on mourners, which risked exposing people to infected bodily fluids. — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 Cascale also looked at how many factories could document basic practices such as keeping permits current, maintaining a chemical inventory and tracking wastewater. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 In keeping with those practices, Kansas is not obligated to play a return game at the Blue Raiders’ 11,500-seat Murphy Center. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

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If Brents practices without limitations on Friday he will likely be cleared to play in Sunday afternoon’s home game against the New England Patriots. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 Brantley coach Gabe Parnell said Keira practices with the Patriots and also trains in early mornings and Saturdays with her swim club, Windermere Lakers. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 In real life, Jammwal also practices the Indian martial art Kalaripayattu. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026 Matiscik injured his left shoulder early in the game, and the Jaguars turned to Hamilton, who practices snapping a few times every week. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Just ask Naperville North senior linebacker John Lyons, who practices with the 6-foot, 275-pound Johnson. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Goggles, who practices Arapaho ceremonial ways but dabbles in Christianity, liked the worship band and activities that kept her grandchildren busy. — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The women were also forced into mandatory blood tests and gynecological exams, practices Hefner stopped in his clubs following the article's publication. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Tóibín practises a sustained reticence, even as fate strikes so cruelly as to give this story an absurdist edge. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

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The full dress rehearsals were performed twice in late October, drawing spectators along both sides of the river.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
In June of 2025, Bob went to Lithuania to stage rehearsals of a new production and then to Ljubljana, Slovenia, to direct Tristan and Isolde.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

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This approach is intended to support wider production and rapid fielding while allowing engineers to continue refining the system based on feedback from soldiers participating in tests and exercises.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Low-impact options like yoga, stretching, swimming, and resistance band exercises will be easier on your joints.

— Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of exercises

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Third, adopt sustainable habits by supporting local and slow-made brands.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
The tricky job of understanding the desires and habits of an always-evolving consumer has taken on new complexity since the advent of artificial intelligence.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of habits

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The new Holocaust Museum for Hope and Humanity on Ivanhoe Boulevard will expand the Center’s physical space and, above all, its educational reach, bringing the lessons of the Holocaust to more students, families and communities.

— Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Below, Forbes Finance Council members share valuable lessons on balancing creative ambitions with the business fundamentals that allow content and subscription companies to thrive.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of lessons

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Petrova was detained by customs agents at Boston's Logan International Airport in February 2025 for carrying undeclared biological samples.

— Laura Romero, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
China's exports of yttrium oxide to Japan collapsed to 4,000 kilograms in September from 51,000 kilograms a year earlier, according to Chinese customs data.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of customs

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That puts additional pressure on merchants to find ways to manage chargebacks more efficiently.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Rolling papers are one of the most used cannabis accessories in the world, since smoking joints is one of the top ways to consume the plant.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026