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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /
NOUN
routine, usual procedure
Synonyms
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form habit method proceeding process rule system tradition use
STRONG
convention custom fashion habitude manner mode praxis trick usage usefulness utility way wont
WEAK
convenance
Antonyms
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disorganization
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
exercise, application
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action discipline drill experience operation preparation study training use
STRONG
assignment background drilling effect homework iteration recitation recounting rehearsal relating repetition seasoning tune-up
WEAK
prepping workout
Antonyms
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idleness inaction
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
business; clientele of business
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career work
STRONG
clients patients profession vocation
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entertainment
STRONG
fun
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
VERB
repeat action to improve
Synonyms
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exercise hone prepare rehearse study train warm up work work out
STRONG
discipline dress drill habituate iterate polish recite sharpen
WEAK
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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forget ignore neglect
STRONG
dull
WEAK
cease halt stop
VERB
carry out; undertake
Synonyms
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apply do engage in execute follow observe perform pursue work at
STRONG
fulfill function ply
WEAK
carry on live up to put into effect specialize in
Antonyms
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disregard fail forget ignore miss neglect shun stop
STRONG
idle
WEAK
cease halt

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In a salt water electrolyzer, the HKU team found that the new steel can perform comparably to the titanium based structural materials used in current industrial practice for hydrogen production from desalted seawater or acid.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Jermel Jones, a veteran Seminole County football coach, recalled treating players expecting a hard practice to a surprise barbecue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

If lightning is detected within 10 miles of a stadium, US official recommendation and standard practice is that play is suspended until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That idea, practice as the great equalizer, shapes how Plum sees her career now, in a moment that demands more from her than ever before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

She baked him a birthday cake, and the two of them ate it themselves when Mr. Garner and the twins were at football practice.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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