primes 1 of 2

plural of prime

primes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of prime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for primes
Noun
  • On this trip, there would be no time for work anxieties or type-A chasing of personal bests.
    Kathy Roberson, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
  • Profar had career bests in average (.280), OBP (.380) and slugging percentage (.459) in 2024 for San Diego.
    David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Primes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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