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Synonyms

practicing

American  
[prak-ti-sing] / ˈpræk tɪ sɪŋ /

adjective

  1. actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.

  2. actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc..

    a practicing Catholic.

Etymology

Origin of practicing

practice + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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“Somebody’s been practicing,” Coach P. calls down to me.

From Literature

Andrews graduated Antioch University in 2023 and has been practicing ever since.

From Los Angeles Times

Honnold planned to spend about two months training for the climb, practicing in the mountains in his home state of Nevada.

From The Wall Street Journal

Matthews and Sullivan are practicing for all events, with the latter close to participating on beam.

From Los Angeles Times

This 30-year program has allowed international medical graduates already in the country to remain here if they commit to practicing for three or more years in medically underserved areas.

From Salon

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