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Recent Examples of priming
Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
So that’s my little tip: The pumps might take some priming.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
After the priming, these last areas could be painted simply and almost simultaneously.
—Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 12 May 2025
Again, hinting that the physical movement is the important aspect of rhythmic priming.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Bridging the gap between makeup and skincare, this priming serum is full of nourishing ingredients that provide TLC.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
So that’s my little tip: The pumps might take some priming.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
After the priming, these last areas could be painted simply and almost simultaneously.
—Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 12 May 2025
Again, hinting that the physical movement is the important aspect of rhythmic priming.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
Noun
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The simulator goes beyond being a simple teaching tool.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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According to the Vallivue School District, which oversees Ridgevue, McFadden’s teaching contract was not renewed for the upcoming school year.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Storage would fill, drilling economics would worsen, and production cuts would follow.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The process begins with a femtosecond laser cutting GaN dielets from a wafer and drilling precise cavities into the diamond substrate.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Leal says there are warning signs consumers should watch for when seeking immigration assistance online.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Its boutique spa spotlights Farmaesthetics, award-winning face and body treatments that emphasize organic botanicals and grounding massage techniques.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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There is something incredibly grounding about building a product not in isolation, but in deep collaboration with the people and places that have shaped it for generations.—
Rebecca Cope,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The agent can run programs and complete requests without constant prompting.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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These followers, or individuals who react or respond to the prompting of opinion leaders, may not necessarily qualify as opinion leaders themselves.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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As visitors from abroad start to arrive, San Jose officials are busy preparing for dozens of events and watch parties to complement the six upcoming matches that will take place at Levi’s Stadium.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The Global Virus Network on Wednesday held a briefing on the Ebola situation that included senior leaders from the WHO, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the international scientific community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Days before identifying Pendley, Llaven Abarca disclosed during a separate Facebook Live briefing that investigators had recovered the body of a woman in the Elambó Bajo area of Zinacantán.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Today, Barrett tries to pay it forward through formal internal mentoring programs and by presenting herself as an open book for anyone interested in speaking with her.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Baker, a respected figure in the Chicago sports media landscape, will serve as the new president and CEO of First Tee Greater Chicago, an organization focused on mentoring young people and teaching life skills through golf.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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