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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
Jessica Kriegel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, many common practices in strength-training workouts can reinforce these imbalances.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The study will be led by a vaccine skeptic who was previously disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
To help people become more comfortable receiving feedback, organizations can:
• Frame feedback as a growth opportunity rather than criticism.
• Teach employees to separate feedback from personal identity.
• Normalize the feedback process through regular practice.
—Jessica Kriegel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, many common practices in strength-training workouts can reinforce these imbalances.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
The period has been practiced every spring for thousands of years to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The study will be led by a vaccine skeptic who was previously disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practice
Noun
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Other times, though, the detours seem to be engineered solely for the purpose of indulging Fielder’s weirdest whims (and, of course, spending HBO’s money on ornate and bizarre rehearsal sets).—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The stage manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the production, from rehearsals to performances.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Digestive issues: If protein intake is high and fiber intake is low, changes in bowel habits, like constipation or diarrhea, may occur.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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The two were rumored to have dated in the early 2010s and Drake has a habit of writing music about the women in his life.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some of those lifestyle changes involved optimizing her sleep, ensuring healthy indoor air, incorporating meditation to reduce stress and starting an exercise routine.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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In Khalil's case, immigration authorities had discretion to grant temporary humanitarian release—a practice regularly employed for circumstances like family births or deaths—but chose not to exercise.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Judge Scott Gordon denied the defense motion and sent the case to trial in Judge Ronald Coen's courtroom.—
Greg Fisher,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The tech giant went to court on Monday in an antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
14 Apr. 2025
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Grid fleece weaves in about 5 percent elastane (aka Spandex) in a grid-like pattern (hence the name).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The atra tree snake, named after the Latin word for black, was identified by its size, coloring, and scale pattern.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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To meet the growing demand for nurses, Pennsylvania hospitals are partnering with colleges and universities to expand clinical training capacity, streamline pathways into nursing and develop innovative education models such as hybrid and accelerated programs.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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On April 4, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to allow the Trump administration to halt millions of dollars in teacher training grants.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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From home births to birth centers, spiritual rituals to structural advocacy, their choices aren’t just personal, but collective.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to a new WalletHub survey, many consumers are planning to skip some of the holiday's traditional rituals like dyeing eggs because of high prices.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practice. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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