primes 1 of 2

noun

plural of prime
1
as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement in the prime of her life

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2
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class chose the prime of the litter of pups

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primes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of prime
as in grounds

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Recent Examples of primes
Noun
Registered dietitians say the leafy green primes the gut, eases bloating and supplies nutrients tied to bone density and gut health. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Even World Cup debutants like Balogun and Chris Richards could be past their primes — which for many players in the modern era is age 24-27 — by 2030. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 So much of the spaceflight community in Europe has been concerned with either the large aerospace primes seeking government handouts to protect their turf or small launch startups. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Presumably, his unclear methodology boiled down to randomly sampling primes and dividing each from RSA-260 until one of them divided evenly. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026 And yet, both Woods and Romo faced similar challenges as their athletic primes faded away – chronic pain and the struggle to deal with it, often leading to substance use. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 The team has wielded AxiomProver to build a library of results about gaps in primes. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026 Both the Lakers and Nuggets made the postseason and, with their superstars in the primes of their respective careers, have title expectations going into this year. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Four of the five major primes carry buy ratings from analysts. — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primes
  1. blooms
  2. best
  3. grounds
  4. elites
  5. schools
  6. tops
  7. drills
  8. qualities
Noun
  • This is a lovely way to remember summer’s blooms or fall’s changing leaves.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
  • To help the roots reestablish in the new location, Engel suggests trimming off some blooms or foliage or using a root stimulator solution.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooms
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  • But for the second straight week, Kelce had game-bests in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs beat the Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • Those themes may not dominate her lyrical approach, but their presence provides a headier energy that grounds the album and elevates it a few steps above merely a consistent Afropop LP.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Luke grounds Emma, but ultimately, Emma grounds herself, through purpose and family.
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of grounds
Noun
  • That’s the term the Dolphins’ first-year head coach used when talking about the NFL’s elites.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The country’s elites have been hardened by the war, which killed their friends and family members.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of elites
Verb
  • Dean Fabrizio and James Teter, each hired in 2009, have been at their Class 6A schools the longest.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Baltimore County's Board of Education named the former Anne Arundel County schools Chief Operating Officer (COO) as its next superintendent, officials announced Monday.
    — JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of schools
Noun
  • Skirts, tops and what looked like earrings made of layers of circle-cut chiffon, and light as air sheer jacketing suggested Anderson was looking to define his version of romance, a mood the French house has long-conjured during its history.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jersey tops start at about 400 euros; dresses range from 650 to 1,000 euros; jackets from 1,200 to 1,400 euros, and the most elaborate dresses top 2,000 euros.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tops
Verb
  • Fusion hardware drills deeper At the heart of the system is a gyrotron, a specialized vacuum electronic device capable of producing high-power millimeter waves.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • As his colleagues look on, Brunson, in his desk chair, drills the shot across the room.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of drills
Noun
  • Meanwhile, keep in mind that needing to update your business systems is a sign the company is growing and becoming more sophisticated—qualities that tend to indicate success and create opportunities for further expansion.
    — Nellie Akalp, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • What makes vintage furniture appealing right now Vintage furniture offers qualities beyond simply recreating an older look.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Primes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primes. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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