as in exponent
one who brings an art or science to full realization a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth

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Recent Examples of practitioner Risks and limitations Researchers suggest that there needs to be more integration of the technology into general practice, as 70% of practitioners with smart stethoscopes stopped using them after 12 months. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 In its small loud way, two or three good screams can help, said Manny Hernandez, a breathwork practitioner / transformational coach / CrossFit coach who started Scream Club Chicago with his partner, Elena Soboleva, a personal branding specialist. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 Simply take three capsules once daily with a small glass of water or as directed by your health practitioner. Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025 Prices range from under $10 to over $200, depending on the practitioner. Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for practitioner
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Noun
  • As one careful exponent of technical legal craft addressing another, Burroughs hit the mark.
    Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The single bit flip can increase the exponent value by 16.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • As Bowyer continued to increase Mizuhara’s credit line, the interpreter’s debt quickly ballooned into the millions, paid down via installments in the form of six-figure wires bearing Ohtani’s name.
    DAVID AMSDEN, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Use interpreters when necessary.
    Adam Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Practitioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practitioner. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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