as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
That jolt is part of why many people use a morning plunge as a substitute for a second cup of coffee or as a pre-workout primer.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Let the primer dry, and then apply paint to finish the ceiling.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Here is your primer for how the first round could unfold, and which inflection points could define it.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Let the primer dry, and then apply paint to finish the ceiling.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Here is your primer for how the first round could unfold, and which inflection points could define it.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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Let’s be honest, what Forest have done in 2025-26, or indeed for much of the last few seasons, wouldn’t make the ‘how to run a football club’ handbook.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The proposal also provides that certain common business models and practices, such as providing a sample employee handbook or requiring anti-harassment training, don’t by themselves make joint employer status more likely.—
Keith Sonderling,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Although the car is normally available with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox, the special edition is expected to only be available with the latter.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Scooby Doo quest, the heart of the night, comes complete with a 14-page manual full of character bios, clues and missions.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of them encountered the condition only in medical school textbooks.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Media ethics textbooks are starting to include some non-Western philosophies, such as Eastern religious principles from Islam and Buddhism, Chinese communitarian principles from Confucius, and African humanitarian principles such as Ubuntu.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The campaign tactic seems to resemble musician Charli XCX’s 2024 album, brat, complete with the same lime-green and black text that became synonymous with the sensation.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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