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also practise
1
as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we held one last practice before the big concert
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2
as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
the store's practice has always been to honor all major credit cards
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also practise
as in to exercise
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 practice
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The brand combines state-of-the-art technology with the mindfulness of traditional Asian healing practices, offering a blend of wellness and recreation that resonates with both older and younger generations.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Caroline Love, NPR, 22 May 2025
There’s a version of me that runs a business, shows up for my family, sets goals, leads meetings, responds to texts at a socially acceptable pace and even squeezes in time to practice my faith.
—Jovan Chapman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Kennedy mentioned Sanders' position during the May 12 news conference at the White House, prompting the senator to reply that the best way to turn the idea into practice is for Trump to support legislation on the issue.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The brand combines state-of-the-art technology with the mindfulness of traditional Asian healing practices, offering a blend of wellness and recreation that resonates with both older and younger generations.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Verb
Many muslims like to live near their mosque to facilitate practicing their faith daily.
—Caroline Love, NPR, 22 May 2025
There’s a version of me that runs a business, shows up for my family, sets goals, leads meetings, responds to texts at a socially acceptable pace and even squeezes in time to practice my faith.
—Jovan Chapman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practice
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Choir rehearsals are now at 9 a.m. Saturdays, with concert choir rehearsals at 10 a.m. The GriefShare Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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It’s located in the food hall at Urban District Market, less than a 10-minute drive from the ballet’s rehearsal studio.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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Develop active listening habits Practice focusing entirely on what others are saying rather than formulating your response.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Encourage critical thinking, discussions about activism or policy, and personal responsibility, such as changing their consumption habits or volunteering.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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But with most makeup products falling under the 3.4 oz limit, including foundation and concealer, Barratt rarely encounters any difficulties when carrying out her full glam routine.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The clip began with Kiser waking up and beginning her routine.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The two will soon start hovering in the near future, further exercising their flight muscles and making their way from the nest to nearby branches.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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As the sovereign head of the Vatican and supreme authority over Vatican entities, including its financial institutions, Pope Leo XIV arguably exercises such control.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Her late father was a defense attorney for the defensed in former NFL player O.J. Simpson's murder trial.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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All five players pleaded not guilty in the trial, which is now in its fifth week.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In our analysis of foreign health care systems, my colleagues and I found that in country after country a persistent pattern emerged: over-provision to the healthy and under-provision to the sick.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Channel her look with this tote bag from Amazon, which comes in 22 colors and patterns and has amassed hundreds of five-star ratings.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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His exhaustive training and reminders to eat have helped regulate his circadian rhythm, and the impact has been noticeable.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Priority #1 – get good experience Salary should not be your driver -- getting good training and mentorship to learn as much as possible is a better objective.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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From daily rituals to deep healing, discover how to prioritize mental wellbeing in today’s evolving cultural and professional landscape.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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The other Cuban beauty wedding rituals included a milk and honey face mask in the days leading up to the wedding (to brighten the skin), and to wash your hair the night before with rainwater (for good luck)—and are both practically required.—
Carolina Dalia Gonzalez,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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“Practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practice. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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