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.

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Etymology

Origin of practicing

practice + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“Oh, no, you won’t,” I said, “you’re not practicing any of that stuff on me. I’m not sick enough to go through that again.”

From Literature

“I am aware of that and that’s why I work so hard to managing my behavior and on practicing my urge control plan,” he told the commissioners.

From Los Angeles Times

Living in Los Angeles, she often sees elderly people who look fit for their age practicing the slow movements in the park.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s good that we’re practicing in spring, but we’re having conversations about leverage and how to use it to our advantage,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Alpert is a psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington and author of “Therapy Nation,” forthcoming in May.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• absorbed
• committed
• employed
• engrossed
• interested
• involved
• occupied
• preoccupied
• working