practicing

variants also practising
Definition of practicingnext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of practicing Here is what circadian sunmaxxing means, what the science actually supports and how people are practicing it in 2026. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 Four years later, the Kansas City Current began practicing at their own Riverside facility and later expanded on it. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 Indeed, her habit for practicing unchecked and desperate performance in everyday life leads to destruction, further destitution, and even death. Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Watching the show with your child can spark meaningful moments, like practicing colors, numbers, and social skills together. Parents, 23 July 2026 My lab has been practicing these techniques for many years in poplars, eucalypts, hops and, recently, chestnut. Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 Schneller is currently working a case in which midwives are suing the state of Georgia for putting laws in place to prevent them from practicing. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026 Ciara marked their anniversary milestone with a sweet Instagram post on July 6, featuring clips of herself practicing her golf swing on a yacht while Wilson cheered her on. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Najmi’s dual role as a lawyer practicing before city judges and as chair of the screening committee creates at least the appearance of a conflict of interest that undermines the very purpose of the committee’s existence. Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicing
Verb
  • But, instead, the agency is going after people exercising their constitutional rights to criticize a public agency, according to Shadix.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The petition filed in California state court asks to hold her in contempt and issue an injunction barring her from exercising unilateral control over estate property.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Discovered by amateur mathematician David Smith in 2022, it can be used to cover every square inch of an endless bathroom floor (or any other surface) without ever repeating a single pattern.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Practicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicing. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on practicing

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster