Thesaurus results for PRACTISING

practicing

verb

variants also practising

Definition of practicing

present participle of practice

as in exercising

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 practicing The rooftop at ‘Alohilani Resort is part of the property’s fitness hub, and guests can gaze out at Waikiki Beach and feel the Pacific Ocean breeze while practicing their hitting in the batting cages. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026 For some people, managing anxiety means more than learning breathing exercises or practicing mindfulness. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Open the arms up and repeat about 10 times, practicing the set consistently throughout the day. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Friday’s 10th Circuit ruling means that football players such as Indiana defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt and Arizona running Ismail Mahdi, who were practicing with their teams ahead of season openers, are no longer eligible. — Justin Williams, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 For journalists, practicing deference and yielding authority are necessary steps when repairing relationships in communities that have experienced historical harm. — Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Flagrantly practicing an especially ribald strain of cringe comedy that brushes several third rails, often simultaneously, the show could have been a disastrous gambit. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Armstrong opened training camp on the physically unable to perform list but has since been activated to resume practicing. — Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Williams has stood out the entire training camp and along with Garnes may provide the depth the Bucs need at that position with Benjamin Morrison still not practicing. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicing

Verb

Even with relatively lower humidity, these actual temperatures are dangerous, especially for anyone working or exercising outdoors.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Lifestyle changes such as prioritizing sleep, exercising and addressing stress can help, too.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of exercising

Verb

In hopes of repeating, the Knicks are bringing back almost the same team as last season.

— James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
To see how this works in practice, consider how Gemma might approach hiring Richard’s replacement to avoid repeating the same mistake.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026