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also practising
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
While practicing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Todd is accused of performing unnecessary breast and pelvic exams on patients.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
On June 28, the suspect took photos practicing with his shotgun and shooting at a stump in the woods, according to search warrant returns from Apple.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to his time in local government, Cluck was a medical doctor, practicing as an OB-GYN for more than 20 years before taking administrative roles with local hospitals and the Harris Methodist Health Plan.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Brian Frost is a practicing physical therapist and senior clinic manager in West Palm Beach.
—Brian Frost, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Mulholland agreed to those restrictions pending a hearing on his case that is scheduled for January 2027, according to the spokesperson, who also stated that Mulholland is not presently believed to be practicing with any patients.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
That rekindled his passion for the piano, and Lee began practicing immediately that night.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The accomplishment was the result of hours of practicing spelling hundreds of words on the app WordClub.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Understanding Protein’s Role in Flexibility and Functional Strength Muscle tissue is built primarily from protein, a universal truth for muscles strained by doing deadlifts or practicing yoga.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
On June 28, the suspect took photos practicing with his shotgun and shooting at a stump in the woods, according to search warrant returns from Apple.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to his time in local government, Cluck was a medical doctor, practicing as an OB-GYN for more than 20 years before taking administrative roles with local hospitals and the Harris Methodist Health Plan.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Brian Frost is a practicing physical therapist and senior clinic manager in West Palm Beach.
—Brian Frost, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Mulholland agreed to those restrictions pending a hearing on his case that is scheduled for January 2027, according to the spokesperson, who also stated that Mulholland is not presently believed to be practicing with any patients.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
That rekindled his passion for the piano, and Lee began practicing immediately that night.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The accomplishment was the result of hours of practicing spelling hundreds of words on the app WordClub.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Understanding Protein’s Role in Flexibility and Functional Strength Muscle tissue is built primarily from protein, a universal truth for muscles strained by doing deadlifts or practicing yoga.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicing
Verb
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Even exercising aboard the ISS could be dangerous if someone’s grip were to slip.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their capability of rebooting for another momentous chapter largely hinges on this dynamic repeating itself.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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The woman at the front of the house for the Tuesday lunch service was kind and patient, having no problem repeating that yes, everything is vegan.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Practicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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