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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
Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
That patient practice will be put to use in 2027 when the first Axiom space station module goes aloft and docks with the ISS.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 June 2025
Adam Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Connor lives full time on the property, and both young men are active in caring for the property and learning the art skills practiced by their grandfather.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Noun
On Thursday, she was joined by fellow House Democrats all denouncing the travel ban as a discriminatory practice against Black and Brown nations.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
That patient practice will be put to use in 2027 when the first Axiom space station module goes aloft and docks with the ISS.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 June 2025
Verb
Make a conscious effort to practice good cyber hygiene.
—Adam Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Connor lives full time on the property, and both young men are active in caring for the property and learning the art skills practiced by their grandfather.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practice
Noun
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The directors embedded themselves into the troupe’s daily routine, following the students from early morning classes through evening rehearsals that stretched well past midnight.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Both carved out hours of rehearsal and dance practice with regular training.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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He is used to mowing his lawn shirtless and in shorts – especially on hotter days – but recently, what seemed like a harmless habit sparked unexpected drama with his neighbors across the street.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Over the years, several analysts of Palestinian politics have attempted to game out what would happen should Abbas die in office — a not-unlikely scenario given his age and extensive smoking habit.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Deliberately cultivate moments of awe in your routine, both with and without AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Venus enters Pisces on January 1 and should support your productivity levels, encouraging a fresh perspective on your daily routines.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Throughout late life, Marianne Moore exercised her imagination on a wide range of real activities, institutions, sites, and people—including baseball fans.—
Susan Gubar
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Republicans have begun to investigate whether aides exercised presidential power in Biden’s name without his express permission or full awareness.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Jayne was not implicated in last year's verdict against her ex, but federal prosecutors said during Girardi's trial that among the misappropriated funds, $25 million went to EJ Global, a company founded by Jayne to finance her entertainment career.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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The ongoing trial, however, has laid bare allegations that drugs have seemingly been as much a part of Combs’ past as professional success.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Talk with your healthcare provider to understand the root cause of your food cravings and develop an eating pattern that meets your needs.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
5 June 2025
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That pattern held, and by the end Gauff had claimed 34 of the 51 points that lasted at least five strokes.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Earlier Sunday, Ukraine’s army said at least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on an army training unit.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Superintendent Lee White said funds from the oil and gas industry paid for a new wing at the elementary school, a science lab for students, turf on the sports field and training for teachers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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When your workday ends, physically close your laptop, turn off work notifications and transition into personal time with intentional rituals.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Different communities worship different icons and have different ways of performing the rituals.—
Foster Klug,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practice. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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