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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 ritual
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
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In practice, this means having cross-functional departments which include both technical and non-technical disciplines.
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Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
More generally, practicing healthy lifestyle habits — regular exercise, quality sleep and a balanced diet — is the strongest defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Noun
The device later captured Lisa and Lenny speaking about their kids, his plastic surgery practice, finances and a construction project, according to the arrest warrant.
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Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In practice, this means having cross-functional departments which include both technical and non-technical disciplines.
—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Verb
In many ways, Clovis Hung is a typical 15-year-old — working on getting his driver’s license, gaming with friends, practicing archery and showing up at meetings for Scouting America, previously called the Boy Scouts.
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Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
More generally, practicing healthy lifestyle habits — regular exercise, quality sleep and a balanced diet — is the strongest defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practice
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In footage shared by attorney and independent journalist Aaron Parnas on Thursday, a group of young dancers were nearly crushed when a large panel plummeted to the stage during a live performance or rehearsal.
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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That the ritual continues Saturday after Saturday, year after year, is its own kind of small miracle.
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Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
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The exercise brought together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force under Project Vantage, an initiative aimed at accelerating the testing and evaluation of maritime attack drones.
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Go through the mental exercise of all the potential difficulties.
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Update a profile photo or choose one small habit that supports your body and mood.
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This has impacted every aspect of his life — sleep, eating habits and his controlling attitude toward me.
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Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
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In early 2024, Oura rolled out Resilience, a 14-day model that reframes stress as a training load.
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
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“Practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practice. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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