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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Some kids truly have the resources to explore any of their interests, and to continue practicing them.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Anytime I’m resting in rehearsals, he’s practicing… What you see on Tuesdays, that is his best…”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Like a tennis player practicing serves, it’s by writing lines of code over and over that young engineers discover how to spot bugs—and learn from their mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
The earliest scientific accounts of elephants practicing "self-medication" date back to the early third century.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“Howdy, Eben. I was caught up in my practicing and didn’t hear you come in,” Mr. Smiley said.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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