patterning

Definition of patterningnext
present participle of pattern

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • But the group, particularly his and Tina's roles in shaping their look, sound, and legacy, still seems to be a sensitive subject for Mathew.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
  • And that's a very efficient way to approach shaping biscuits because there are no offcuts and there's no wastage.
    Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Crews will install barrier walls, patch potholes, and perform striping work during the closures.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Large language models are extraordinarily good at inferring context clues—in this case, the user’s name, professional background, and likely objections—and tailoring output accordingly.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The company operates dedicated teams by channel, tailoring assortments and price points across wholesale, department stores, specialty and direct-to-consumer, Polanco said.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Miami finished the game with 11 three-pointers on 18 attempts, matching its season high.
    Field Level Media, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Vergara embraced the latte dressing trend, pairing the rich colorway with a matching $3,500 Bottega Veneta bag and a suede, camel trench coat.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Last month’s Salesman release deviated from the historic pair’s colorblocking ever so slightly with the midsole making greater use of red, but no such deviation is see on the sole of Awake’s (speckling excluded).
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Make everyone instantly comfortable by pre-conditioning the car’s cabin in the cold or hot months.
    Scotty Reiss, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
  • This would mean giving up Khamenei’s quixotic quest to destroy Israel and instead conditioning recognition on a diplomatic solution to the conflict with the Palestinians.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Customers will also be invited to participate in the parade by customizing confetti that will be used that day.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Those who purchased the totes last year have also had tons of fun customizing them with matching pastel embroidery, beading, and patches.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Patterning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterning. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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