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priming

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verb

present participle of prime

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of priming
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 See All Example Sentences for priming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
Noun
  • There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
  • Concurrent with Lovelace O’Neal’s artistic practice was her teaching career.
    News Desk, Artforum, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Both candidates were the only ones to say California should resume offshore drilling.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • Cape Station entails drilling wells 10,000 feet deep—about 2 miles—and then directionally drilling horizontally another 7,500 feet to create adequately sized reservoirs, and fracking (hydraulic fracturing) the rock to release the flows of water naturally heated to more than 400 degrees.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The plan includes unlimited talk, text and data, complete device protection, 24/7 roadside assistance through Drive America, telehealth services and free international calling to more than 100 countries, the company website states.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
  • Unlike spare paintings of the postwar era created by artists like Agnes Martin, who famously worked solo, Zhao’s require assistance from supply chains and shipping companies to become complete.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • That means grounding every AI effort in a clear priority.
    Katy George, Time, 11 May 2026
  • After striking out and then grounding out in his first two at-bats against the Dodgers' star, the second baseman stepped to the dish in the bottom of the fifth inning with base runners on the corners.
    Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Knowing how to drive is the prompting.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Build Capability Instead Of Creating Dependency The World Quality Report highlights that 66% of respondents struggle to find talent with AI skills that go beyond surface-level prompting.
    Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Today, the two South Asian neighbors remain on high alert amid tit-for-tat threats and reports that both sides are preparing for more war.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
  • Mentally preparing was the most important thing, to stay calm and focused.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Houston Chronicle, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Two additional rezoning requests covering roughly 80 acres have been repeatedly tabled, with the council postponing decisions again in March while awaiting a staff briefing on data center infrastructure and policy.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
  • During the briefing, Fitter said there’s a blood test specifically for Andes that has been validated, as well as a PCR test, although it hasn’t been used for patient care yet.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • While the festival will unspool finished features, a big component of the event includes a robust industry presence with dozens of mentoring tables, financing and production panels and discussions as well as opportunities with sales agents, buyers and other industryites.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 13 May 2026
  • The company emphasizes coaching and mentoring at every level.
    Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026

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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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