Other Word Forms
- nonpracticed adjective
- well-practiced adjective
Etymology
Origin of practiced
Example Sentences
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Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Marines have also practiced setting up a forward arming and refueling point on Yonaguni.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Cahillane, a 6-foot-tall marathoner who sports a shock of white hair and a practiced poker face, was a seasoned food executive, fresh off the successful breakup of another food company: Kellogg.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
His great aunt, Jeannette Gagnier, told the newspaper that he and his brother would spend summers with her as he practiced his English to become a pilot.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Mama smiled uncertainly, and Ophie tried the curtsy they’d practiced.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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