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noun

Definition of primingnext
as in teaching

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priming

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verb

present participle of prime
as in drilling

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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
  1. teaching
  2. drilling
  3. assistance
  4. grounding
  5. prompting
  6. preparing
  7. briefing
  8. mentoring
Noun
  • After four decades of teaching, advising and research, my salary is barely half of that.
    — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The measure effectively cut off government funding for shrines and removed Shinto practices and teachings from public institutions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • As its name suggests, the beetle bores into trees, drilling tunnels to create breeding galleries.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The nuclear waste well will require drilling it about 22 inches wide instead, nearly triple the size.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of drilling
Noun
  • The United States, once the top provider of assistance to Afghanistan, no longer even ranks in the top five of donor nations.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Police said that detectives were called for assistance after dispatchers were notified of a man down along Pine Hollow Road just after midnight on Friday.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • With Mundy involved, the series became akin to True Detective crossed with Green Lantern, grounding what is often a labyrinth storyline of galactic proportions.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Singles by Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter followed, and a strikeout was followed by Lowe extending the lead to 3-0 by grounding a single through the right side.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of grounding
Noun
  • That’s the future Google and other tech giants predict, with AI agents soon handling tasks on our phones without constant prompting, potentially freeing us up to do other things.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Without any prompting, the server offered to prepare a plate of food to send to the room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of prompting
Verb
  • Making this show is a combination of preparing for something—and then preparing for things to go another way completely.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • One potential recruit was preparing to graduate and was interested in becoming a diesel mechanic in the military.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparing
Noun
  • The Coast Guard says licensed boat operators are also required to give a safety briefing to passengers before the start of any boat ride.
    — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Margarita Bautista-Dy, CEO of Ayala Land, said in a media briefing Monday.
    — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of briefing
Verb
  • Always committed to innovative solutions and mentoring the next generation in the industry.
    — Bankim Chandra, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Miami’s spent two years investing in the unpolished pass rusher, with mixed views, and the hope is that the playing time, and all the mentoring Robinson received the past two seasons begins to pay off in 2026.
    — Omar Kelly August 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentoring

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