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practice
noun as in routine, usual procedure
noun as in exercise, application
Strongest matches
action, discipline, drill, experience, operation, preparation, study, training, use
Strong matches
assignment, background, drilling, effect, homework, iteration, recitation, recounting, rehearsal, relating, repetition, seasoning, tune-up
noun as in business; clientele of business
verb as in repeat action to improve
Weak matches
become seasoned, build up, do again, dress rehearse, dry run, go over, run through, shake down, try out, tune up, walk through
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As a means of preventing tooth decay in those cities that do fluoridate, the practice certainly looks like a success.
Back in New York, the slow pace and inward focus of her yoga practice was less fulfilling.
The men use the dolls to practice the basics of caring for babies.
But in 1969, a longstanding practice was challenged—its ban on women.
DeCrow would come to lead a movement against this practice, suing the Hotel Syracuse in 1969 and calling for protests and sit-ins.
Many so-called "humming tones" are given for practice, but in accepting them observe whether the foregoing principle is obeyed.
Selections for practice should be chosen which contain much variety of thought and feeling and are smooth in movement.
In connection with this step the practice of melodies is useful, if one has musical taste.
In practice we find a good deal of technical study comes into the college stage.
It is clear, therefore, that the reserve reduction contemplated by the act will not be realized in practice.
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On this page you'll find 261 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to practice, such as: form, habit, method, proceeding, process, and rule.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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