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a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primers
The budget fight has sparked pointed comments in committee meetings where Tanner and Grow have offered primers to their fellow legislators about how the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee works to set the state’s budget.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Below, find detailed tips for how to apply makeup for mature skin, with product recommendations for hydrating primers, firming serums, radiant foundations, and more.
—Alexis Berger, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Molecules called primers bind only with the common sections of viral genetic code, but not with the many other types of DNA that are floating around in human wastewater.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There are specialty primers for drywall, mold, exteriors, and more.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
The best eye shadow primers could be the make-or-break step that decides whether your look stays flawless or fades before lunchtime.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
To preserve their quality, store cans of primers, stains, and spray paints in a cool, dark place like your basement, not your outdoor shed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Below, find detailed tips for how to apply makeup for mature skin, with product recommendations for hydrating primers, firming serums, radiant foundations, and more.
—Alexis Berger, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Molecules called primers bind only with the common sections of viral genetic code, but not with the many other types of DNA that are floating around in human wastewater.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There are specialty primers for drywall, mold, exteriors, and more.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
The best eye shadow primers could be the make-or-break step that decides whether your look stays flawless or fades before lunchtime.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
To preserve their quality, store cans of primers, stains, and spray paints in a cool, dark place like your basement, not your outdoor shed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primers
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Dozens of photos included in the documents released Wednesday are military handbooks, field guides and cultural texts, some dating back to the early 2000s that appeared to belong to Gingles, as well as numerous books from the SANS Institute detailing computer hacker tools.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Student handbooks, which govern the relationship between students and their schools, and student-athlete handbooks, which address issues within athletic programs, don’t contemplate monetary fines for athletes, either.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, Tesla's owners manuals specify that drivers should not use FSD (Supervised) features without paying attention to the road.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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With no formal engineering background, Richardson began collecting information online, perusing old manuals, learning through trial and error.—
Oliver Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Following a few more years of work, the lexicographer—a studier or compiler of dictionaries—transferred his entire project online for anyone to peruse.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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During middle age, researchers considered household resources like magazine subscriptions, dictionaries, and library cards, and how often the participants visited a museum or library.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Scholarship Plus program calls for the charter school to cover tuition, textbooks and transportation.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The costs are passed on, one way or another, just as the textbooks predict.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the shooting unfolded, texts came into Salzman’s phone from classmates sharing their hiding locations.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Insiders at the station say they have been deluged with emails and texts expressing dismay over Nexstar’s moves, which eliminated a number of staffers with decades of experience and institutional knowledge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Primers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primers. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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