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Recent Examples of primed
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
One team looked primed and ready to play.
—Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Get yourself primed and ready for quite a royal battle that might determine the future mental status of us all.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Part of the impetus for all these openings is the same reason Las Vegas is so primed for these restaurants in the first place.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
One team looked primed and ready to play.
—Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Get yourself primed and ready for quite a royal battle that might determine the future mental status of us all.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Leading up to the offseason, with a weakened starting pitching class, Valdez is primed to be the headlining option in the winter, and Patrick McAvoy of Sports Illustrated thinks that the New York Mets are a prime landing spot.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primed
Adjective
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If the same scenario plays out again, the Jazz seem prepared to repeat their own decisions and deal with any uncomfortable dynamics later.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Forecasters are urging Georgians to monitor the latest forecasts, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather warnings are issued.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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DeLuca, who also homered on Friday in his first game back from injury, drilled a towering ball into the left field stands off Orlando Ribalta (0-1) with one out to bring home Yandy Diaz to put the Rays in front.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.—
Malik Peay,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2023
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The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.—
Daisy Maldonado,
SELF,
13 Sep. 2022
Verb
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Aranda was on first with two outs when Caminero grounded a ball up the middle and beat Nunez’s throw which sailed well over first.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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The game ended when Dasan Harris grounded to second and Gavin Gallaher turned an unassisted double play that was confirmed after Oklahoma challenged the call.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Opponents say the law can be ripe for abuse.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Any ripe produce should be eaten or refrigerated as soon as possible to prevent fruit flies.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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China has not qualified for the men’s World Cup since 2002, but soccer remains deeply popular in the country, where more than 44 million watched South Korea’s opening game against Czechia last week, according to data from state broadcaster CCTV.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Scotland had not qualified for the World Cup in the past 28 years, so the Tartan Army had to watch the tournament from afar.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Previously, Alix Earle, Jake Shane, Anastasia Karanikolaou and Stella Jones shared their own updates at sea with Alo, from fitness sessions with wellness instructors to below-deck getting ready videos.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Sit and Liu were packed and ready to flee when officers arrested them in June 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Primed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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