- present participle of practice.
practicing
Americanadjective
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actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.
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actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc..
a practicing Catholic.
Etymology
Origin of practicing
Example Sentences
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Practicing in the terrain they could someday have to defend, British soldiers also learned practical lessons like how quickly a drone battery drains and how slowly it charges in frigid weather.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Practicing dance parties at home, so your child knows what to expect, is also helpful.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025
Practicing in a band, working in a woodshop — there’s a similar feeling.
From Salon • May 23, 2025
Practicing calligraphy helped make Ms. Edralin aware of self-critical thoughts that had become ingrained in her internal dialogue.
From New York Times • May 29, 2024
Practicing the Small Science made a Grisha healthier, stronger.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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