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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
Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The preliminary assessment, released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, comes 30 days after the fatal crash, following guidelines from the International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations agency that recommends practices for the industry.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Stalter experienced this dichotomy firsthand as a kid who practiced tirelessly with her mom for a local poetry-declamation contest.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
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Noun
There are no gimmicky slogans freshly painted on the walls of the practice gym.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The preliminary assessment, released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, comes 30 days after the fatal crash, following guidelines from the International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations agency that recommends practices for the industry.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Verb
There’s creativity and creative blocks, there’s confidence and execution, and one of the best skills I’ve ever been taught was to continually practice my craft.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Stalter experienced this dichotomy firsthand as a kid who practiced tirelessly with her mom for a local poetry-declamation contest.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practice
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Perhaps a rough night at rehearsals for the chronically employable actor, or, more likely, with them out of school, a long morning with the kids — five in total, three of whom are with Eberstein, two of whom were authored by Grant and his ex-partner, Tinglan Hong?—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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SpaceX posted the new launch date on X Saturday evening, the day after the flight rehearsal test.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley who specializes in digital forensics, said government communication habits need to change.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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After all, everyone has their own unique space, items, routines, and habits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Don't Buy Expensive Tween Skincare Not only will your money be wasted trying to perfect a skincare routine for tweens, but a study in Pediatrics found that elaborate skincare products can be harmful to young skin and may even spark chronic conditions like allergic dermatitis.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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The goal is that participants learn a 30-second routine but the class uses several moves similar to those used in other dance fitness classes, like Zumba, the couple said.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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To keep him from exercising that opt-out, Heyman predicted the Red Sox would have to break the bank.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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From exercising more to cutting out red meat, these lifestyle choices might matter more than genetics.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Raleigh testified Tuesday, July 8, in the trial of 47-year-old Troy Morrow, who is charged with menacing − a low-level misdemeanor.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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The conversation turned to not just the trial, but the widespread reaction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 July 2025
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Its brightest star, Altair, is the southernmost star in the Summer Triangle, which is an easy-to-locate star pattern in Northern Hemisphere summer skies.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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These patterns are muted, simple, and still full of personality, like this pillow cover in indigo which looks exactly suited to a couch in a captain’s quarters, yacht-appropriate, or like a great porch nap pillow along a white rattan sofa.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This is the seventh story in a 10-part series looking at the most intriguing New England Patriots players ahead of training camp.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Green Bay’s first training camp practice is July 23.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The ritual, the rhythm, and the sleep that followed – deep and undisturbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Amenities include a purifying bath ritual, pools, soaks, quiet spaces, dining, a fitness studio and wellness activities.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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“Practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practice. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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