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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It’s a risk, unlike, say, practicing a sport or taking up a new hobby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
At a time when many doctors pride themselves on practicing precision medicine, that omission is striking and dangerous.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
"It's just terrifying that you don't feel safe in your own neighborhood, in your own community, just practicing and doing the things that you value," Cohen added.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
“Lately, I’ve been talking about striving for perfection, instead of actually practicing it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
They were practicing the move when Monty came into the kitchen.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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