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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Young Daniel was at his side and doing the same, perfecting a firm handshake, practicing looking people in the eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
What is meant is that among practicing Jews, Miller wasn’t truly a Jew, but he considered himself Jewish nonetheless.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
After two years of training with acting coaches and choreographers, Jaafar spent three weeks in his late uncle’s house practicing alone, then invited a small group to watch him perform “Billie Jean.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
“I feel like the doctor shouldn’t be practicing anymore.”
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
Ms. Parker makes us promise to keep practicing.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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