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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Ayer, who has been practicing for nearly 20 years, says more children than ever are now using cosmetics.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Last summer, he spent time training with Shaolin monks in China, the images of shaved-head Wemby in robes practicing martial arts, and there’s a meditative quality to his game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The announcer is practicing at a new open air arena hosting one of the most controversial events in recent sporting history: the Enhanced Games.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
It’s not necessarily that I bring religion up in the special because I stopped practicing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Since when did practicing a hobby and breaking a world record become a bad thing?
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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