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 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 What stands out for us is that our Midwestern neighbors are at least practicing some creative taxation thinking. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 People in the affected states should not eat lettuce from Taco Bell, and everyone should continue practicing food safety. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 17 July 2026 For medical students, practicing with real cadavers would remain important. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2026 Modern mindfulness often presents meditation as something people can learn on their own, whereas Buddhist traditions emphasize learning meditation from experienced teachers and practicing within a community. — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Thousands lined the beach as the Blue Angels spent about two hours practicing ahead of this weekend's air show. — Stephen Sorace , Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 The team prepared themselves by practicing at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas on July 9. — Zuri Primos july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 It a strange, mystical Bond movie, that’s part an attempt at Blacksploitation and part about Harlem gangsters, Caribbean drug farming, and voodoo-practicing witch doctors. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicing

Verb

Spending time outdoors and exercising could increase the risk of impacts, including difficulty breathing, throat irritation and itchy eyes.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 July 2026
In that future, people will remain indispensable for exercising judgement, building trust, navigating ambiguity and taking accountability for outcomes.

— Tony Bates, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of exercising

Verb

Perishable items shouldn’t sit out for more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees, a reminder worth repeating before every beach day, picnic or backyard cookout.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Instead, Nardozzi recommends repeating plants throughout the landscape.

— Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026