Thesaurus results for PRIMING

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noun

Definition of priming

as in teaching

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priming

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verb

present participle of prime

as in drilling

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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

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Noun

Schools agree to a statement of faith, including that same-sex relationships and gender transitions are off-limits, but families may not be aware of Wilson’s teachings or influence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Whole schools are emerging that are AI-based, and virtual AI tutors are allegedly personalizing instruction and making teaching and learning more efficient and effective.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of teaching

Verb

As this year's higher crude oil prices made drilling more lucrative, the associated volumes of gas coming to market have also risen, regardless of the commodity's price or demand.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
The former Duke star was 5 for 8 from the three-point line, drilling a couple from Steph Curry range.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of drilling

Noun

Haaland, a citizen of Laguna Pueblo in west-central New Mexico, once relied on government assistance as a single mother.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Dozens of people were convicted in connection with a sprawling, $250-million children’s food assistance scheme that predated this administration, though more charges have been announced in recent months.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Chourio ended that inning by grounding out on an 11-pitch plate appearance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Featuring a wide range of collaborators, including Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Trina, Quavo and more, the 21-track set finds the City Girls alum grounding a revelatory autobiography in the history and culture of her hometown.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of grounding

Noun

Three dedicated Claude courses progress from basic prompting and research to reusable Skills, integrations, and multi-step AI workflows.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
The researchers’ solution was to stop relying only on what the person was physically asking, either by action or direct prompting, and instead receive confirmation from the brain itself.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of prompting

Verb

States preparing for an imminent war prioritize military mobilization and strategic hardening; Fujian, by contrast, is being developed as a long-term engine of economic integration, innovation, and cross-Strait connectivity.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In an interview with Vogue at Cannes, Hoyeon described spending six months preparing for the action sequences, including firearms training, obtaining a stick-shift driving license, and learning stunt-driving techniques.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparing

Noun

At a media briefing Wednesday, officials outlined months of preparation involving the Secret Service, FBI, FEMA, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, the city of Doral, and regional transportation and airport authorities.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a news briefing in Oslo, Norway, following talks with Witkoff.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of briefing

Verb

After a mentoring session, Perino offered her a position as her assistant.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Labor of Love The LVMH Virtuosos form a community, acting as ambassadors for their respective maisons, participating in specialized development masterclasses and taking an active role in mentoring.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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