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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /
NOUN
routine, usual procedure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
form habit method proceeding process rule system tradition use
STRONG
convention custom fashion habitude manner mode praxis trick usage usefulness utility way wont
WEAK
convenance
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorganization
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
exercise, application
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action discipline drill experience operation preparation study training use
STRONG
assignment background drilling effect homework iteration recitation recounting rehearsal relating repetition seasoning tune-up
WEAK
prepping workout
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness inaction
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
business; clientele of business
Synonyms
STRONGEST
career work
STRONG
clients patients profession vocation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entertainment
STRONG
fun
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
VERB
repeat action to improve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exercise hone prepare rehearse study train warm up work work out
STRONG
discipline dress drill habituate iterate polish recite sharpen
WEAK
become seasoned build up do again dress rehearse dry run go over run through shake down try out tune up walk through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forget ignore neglect
STRONG
dull
WEAK
cease halt stop
VERB
carry out; undertake
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply do engage in execute follow observe perform pursue work at
STRONG
fulfill function ply
WEAK
carry on live up to put into effect specialize in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard fail forget ignore miss neglect shun stop
STRONG
idle
WEAK
cease halt

Example Sentences

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Mr. Mellencamp would insist that his band practice from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., five days a week, when not on tour.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Despite mounting evidence, changing clinical practice has been slow.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

I do a lot of work in Europe and Asia and South America, and it felt like a way to re-explore a mode of practice that is personal and experiential.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

A dissection of England's performance, carried out by an unnamed panel of rugby figures who interview coaches and players, is standard practice after a Six Nations campaign.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Did great in practice, Coach P. said I was an animal.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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