Thesaurus results for PRIMING

priming 1 of 2

noun

Definition of priming

as in teaching

Related Words

Relevance

priming

2 of 2

verb

present participle of prime

as in drilling

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of priming

Noun

Paint may not adhere well without extensive sanding and priming, which can lead to bubbling and peeling, explains designer Danielle Chiprut. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026 Bridging the gap between makeup and skincare, this priming serum is full of nourishing ingredients that provide TLC. — Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for priming

Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming

Noun

The contents of the sixth chapter were initially Baraitot, oral teachings passed down alongside the Mishnah.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Is the use of popular culture worthwhile as a method for teaching and engaging with first-generation college students?

— Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

Definition of teaching

Verb

In June 2023, TotalEnergies officially began drilling for oil in the Tilenga project area within the park.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Blanco opened that frame with strikeouts of Hicks and Griffin Conine, but Mack followed Marsee by drilling a 3-2 fastball for his eighth homer of the season.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of drilling

Noun

The City Council, which is considering censuring the mayor, asked for assistance because the city’s Human Resources director wasn’t available at the time, according to Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
International assistance has historically played a major role in supporting outbreak surveillance, laboratory capacity, healthcare worker training and emergency response in countries facing limited resources.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

As a very high-octane, easily stressed gal in the entertainment industry, Dave is my calming, grounding force.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Eight hectares of olive groves surround the masseria’s tufa stone walls, grounding the property in the landscape that defines this region.

— Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of grounding

Noun

To achieve credibility and build external audit assurance quality, our agents use an advanced chain-of-thought prompting process, which breaks each complex problem into smaller reasoning steps, combined with deterministic guardrails.

— Gargi Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The Five Pillars Of Token Optimization Token optimization requires more than smart prompting.

— Sumeet Agrawal, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of prompting

Verb

Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.

— Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of preparing

Noun

But confusion ensued in part because no safety briefing was given, there was a language barrier, and no coordinated evacuation procedure was in place, Discovery said in its release.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
In the press briefing Monday, FDA officials also flatly denied issuing an apology to Taylor Farms.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of briefing

Browse Nearby Words

primeval

priming

primings

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of priming

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on priming

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

kludge

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Every Letter Is Silent, Sometimes: A-Z List of Examples

Popular in Wordplay

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 24

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes