practicing

[ prak-ti-sing ]

/ ˈpræk tɪ sɪŋ /

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adjective

actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.

actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc.: a practicing Catholic.

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Origin of practicing

practice + -ing²

Words nearby practicing

practice, practiced, Practice makes perfect, practice-teach, Practice what you preach, practicing, practicum, practise, practised, practitioner, prad

How to use practicing in a sentence

You could also find moments when you do want music—say, while you’re making art or cooking, and it’d be fun to sing along—and invite him to do his practicing and serenade you then.
The Ethics of Leaving Public Art in Outdoor Spaces|awise|January 2, 2022|Outside Online
On the other hand, lower-wattage amplifiers like these aren’t capable of producing the higher volumes required to be heard over a full band, so they’re better suited to mobile practicing or solo performances.
The best practice amps to hone your skills|Jay Cabrera|September 16, 2021|Popular-Science
For about the past four years, I've been friends with a co-worker who always claimed she'd been a practicing, licensed RN before she decided to fly.
Miss Manners: Friend might be lying, but you were definitely rude|Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin|April 8, 2021|Washington Post
They were found guilty of practicing habitual debauchery and inciting others to sexual deviance because of the footage.
Sisi Is Persecuting, Prosecuting, and Publicly Shaming Egypt’s Gays|Bel Trew|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Practicing yoga, studies show, can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
9 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder|DailyBurn|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After reading The Game in 2007, he says, he started going out in Switzerland and practicing RSD methods.
The Secret World of Pickup Artist Julien Blanc|Brandy Zadrozny|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But because he is still a practicing pastor, his name was instead blocked from her publicized affidavit.
How Sicko Priests Got Away With It|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I remember practicing that lick [from the solo “Round Midnight” recording] years ago, learning how to do that cascade effect.
Herbie Hancock Holds Forth|David Yaffe|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course I am practicing very hard, and I am taking private lessons of Kullak again.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
She withdrew entirely from society and devoted herself to practicing, following his directions implicitly.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
My head feels quite lame from so much practicing, the consequence, I suppose, of so much listening.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
I've been practicing right smart, ever since she told me that, an' I can write my name real plain.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
He was a practicing physician in New Hampshire, when the war of the revolution broke out.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

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