Synonyms

practiced

American

[prak-tist] / ˈpræk tɪst /

Or practised

adjective

skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience.

a practiced hand at politics.
acquired or perfected through practice.

a practiced English accent.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of practiced

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

Example Sentences

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Lindsey became a lawyer in 1997 and practiced family law from 2000 to 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While these values don’t have to come from religion, they have to be found somewhere and practiced assiduously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Rather than driving off a lot, clients could fly to Italy and take their cars out for a rip around the test track that Michael Schumacher practiced on the day before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

I had practiced so much in the past month, I could practically sink foul shots in my sleep.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

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