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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
Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The Lions have had their lineup tinkered with due to nagging injuries and conflicting national team practices, but coach Sebastian Alvarado is excited for his playoff veteran group to get another shot at a sectional title.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The prize recognizes young designers who are making a difference through sustainable practices or community engagement.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
In Vayots Dzor Highlands, winemakers at Trinity Canyon vineyards are returning to organic practices, fermenting wines in clay amphorae, and embracing styles like amber wines.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Some Colorado lawmakers pointed to public polling that has shown increasing opposition to ICE’s practices.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
By including what the workers have discovered about their clients and deconstructing AI training systems from the inside out, Gourault challenges the opacity of automotive businesses that seek to conceal their association with extractive labor practices.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Rice said the team practices catching the ball inbounds and calling a timeout for that exact situation on Tuesday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Stalwart Dante & Luigi’s practices a refined, white-tablecloth approach to Italian food that has been charming locals and visitors for well over 100 years.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Lou long ago gave up the sport but Mario still practices jujitsu.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The commission also has a say in determining which practices OPD can follow, such as the use of militarized police equipment and whether officers are allowed to chase suspects at high vehicle speeds.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The team currently practices in a simulator room inside Gampel Pavilion, and uses other facilities off-campus as well.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Singer practices general surgery in Phoenix and is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
—Dr. Jeffrey Singer, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Her practices all week, Glenn said, have been great.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The Lions have had their lineup tinkered with due to nagging injuries and conflicting national team practices, but coach Sebastian Alvarado is excited for his playoff veteran group to get another shot at a sectional title.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The prize recognizes young designers who are making a difference through sustainable practices or community engagement.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
In Vayots Dzor Highlands, winemakers at Trinity Canyon vineyards are returning to organic practices, fermenting wines in clay amphorae, and embracing styles like amber wines.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Some Colorado lawmakers pointed to public polling that has shown increasing opposition to ICE’s practices.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
By including what the workers have discovered about their clients and deconstructing AI training systems from the inside out, Gourault challenges the opacity of automotive businesses that seek to conceal their association with extractive labor practices.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Their encouragement was just what Deesi practices in the classroom at Sorrento Elementary School.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Rice said the team practices catching the ball inbounds and calling a timeout for that exact situation on Tuesday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Stalwart Dante & Luigi’s practices a refined, white-tablecloth approach to Italian food that has been charming locals and visitors for well over 100 years.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Lou long ago gave up the sport but Mario still practices jujitsu.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The commission also has a say in determining which practices OPD can follow, such as the use of militarized police equipment and whether officers are allowed to chase suspects at high vehicle speeds.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The team currently practices in a simulator room inside Gampel Pavilion, and uses other facilities off-campus as well.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Singer practices general surgery in Phoenix and is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
—Dr. Jeffrey Singer, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practices
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During early rehearsals of a pivotal coatroom scene, Kaplow recalls flagging that Hawke was touching his scene partner too often.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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With rehearsals in the early stages, the singer is spending much of his time preparing for the months-long commitment, which is set to begin in May and run through the end of the year.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Our Turkishness was manifest in small and decontextualized rituals that could hardly pass as some ‘authentic’ experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Many of the treatments tap into Ayurvedic traditions, with an extensive menu of options including body work, energy treatment, facials, and other beauty rituals.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both exercises work the muscles of the lower body—namely, the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, hip stabilizers, and core, Higgins said.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Venditti’s practice involves extensive on-the-ground scouting for even the smallest roles, an intense interview process, and improv exercises to get the first-timers comfortable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
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As malls have closed because of shifting consumer shopping habits and a desire for more lucrative development opportunities, the expansive empty buildings have taken on a new draw as a kind of postapocalyptic wasteland, much to the chagrin of local officials.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Osiecki lists various economic reasons for this emphasis on money habits, including rising housing costs, rising costs of everyday essentials like groceries and utilities, student loan and credit card debt.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Venus’s lessons for exoplanets.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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While there are good energies available to assist you, there are also challenging energies that could function as tests or lessons.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In extreme cases, shipments might be abandoned or destroyed if customs or storage infrastructure can’t absorb volume surges.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Treasury Department says tariffs generated $195 billion in customs duties in fiscal 2025, a 250 percent increase over 2024.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Instead, here's how to make your house smell good with these tricks to tackle smelly odors in your home and promote pleasant scents.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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When later asked about the keys to forcing timing turnovers, Harmon said there are techniques and tricks of the trade that the Longhorns practice.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s an elaborate schema—anger, lust, the whole list—finding ways to discern and regulate.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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And with consumer sentiment at its lowest in well over a decade, businesses have been looking for ways to get customers in the door.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Practices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practices. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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