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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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Notable recent episodes include A$AP Rocky teaching rap, Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff coaching kids for a talent show and Gigi Hadid advising the class on how to unlock their inner confidence.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In what is likely a foregone conclusion, our court steps toward endorsing the view that States can force a religious organization to hire individuals who openly flout its religious beliefs and teachings.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The crisis was certainly good for oil companies, but the really booming corner of the business was trading, not drilling; European majors outshone their US competitors in first-quarter earnings because of their robust trading desks.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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About 25,000 gallons of crude oil spilled into the Los Angeles River on May 22 after construction crews damaged a 16-inch pipeline while drilling for a fiber optic line near Cesar Chavez and Eastern Avenues, according to AQMD.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Ecumenical Hunger Program did administer a Family Sustainability Program that was started during COVID that provided financial assistance to families in need in our community.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Families that have been priced out of the market are able to use Habitat’s below-market interest rate loans and down payment assistance.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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But for Chun, Sint Maarten’s connection to history and heritage is deeply grounding.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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For people who feel overwhelmed, restorative shapes can be especially grounding.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Noun
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One of its executives, Anderson, defined agentic treasury as a control system for the movement of money, software that does not merely advise a treasurer but acts, moving cash between accounts, settling invoices, hedging a currency exposure, all with little human prompting.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The agent can run programs and complete requests without constant prompting.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Public health officials have been preparing for months, said Philadelphia’s Raval-Nelson, including with mock emergency drills and communications with counterparts around the country.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The protection of children online will also be a key part of the discussions, The Élysée Palace, the official residence of the president of France in Paris, said in a press briefing on Thursday.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Leaders from Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Florida and Mississippi gathered June 3, during a virtual briefing hosted by the Groundwork Project and Southern Leadership for Voter Engagement to discuss the impact of recent court rulings and redistricting decisions.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Guitars Over Guns offers free music lessons and mentoring in cities including Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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What began as a rehabilitation exercise has grown into a business and a mentoring practice for veterans and others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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