- present participle of practice.
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
“I never see her on the court that often, so I don’t know when she’s been practicing, honestly.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Sessions of ABA, as it is called, often involve practicing chores, communication and social interaction at clinics or in patients’ homes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
She had spent the last hour practicing different swimming techniques, and now she was treading water.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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