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practiced

American  
[prak-tist] / ˈpræk tɪst /
Or practised

adjective

  1. skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience.

    a practiced hand at politics.

  2. acquired or perfected through practice.

    a practiced English accent.


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Etymology

Origin of practiced

First recorded in 1560–70; practice + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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During the four-day visit, the doctor in Landry’s delegation, Joseph Griffin, asked residents about their healthcare concerns and whether they still practiced indigenous medicine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Communities practiced cremation, traditional burials, skull only depositions, and complex multi stage burial rites, sometimes within the same settlements.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

I have no problem with Hilton campaigning at a Mexican restaurant — it’s a political trope practiced by candidates of all persuasions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

It has been practiced for centuries in China and is commonly performed in parks and community settings.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

I liked the sound of “A Song of Peace” when I practiced it.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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