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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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

Specifically, at least for Western religious teachings, we are all filled with star power and infinite value.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Since January, states including Alabama, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia have passed some form of legislation that calls for reevaluating technology's role in teaching and testing, and more than 10 other states are considering similar restrictions.

— Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 10 July 2026

Definition of teaching

Verb

Environmental advocates warn the rollback puts wildlife on a path to extinction and vow court challenges as Washington presses for more Pacific Coast drilling over West Coast states’ objections.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
The process converts solid rock directly into vapor, allowing drilling to continue into geological formations that are too hot and abrasive for traditional equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

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Those include grocery vouchers, housing vouchers for those who elect to relocate during cleanup, air purifiers, cash assistance and support for utility bills.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The Mecklenburg County Department of Community Resources said it’s received a steady number of SNAP applications, which reflects demand for assistance, but recipients are declining.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

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The footage opens with fortress-like coastal imagery before moving into large-scale period sets, suggesting the film will have the epic scope of Hugo’s story while grounding it in a raw visual language.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026
Jo Adell stranded two runners in the fourth by grounding into an inning-ending double play, and Josh Lowe was left on second base after doubling in the fifth and eighth innings.

— Doug Miller, Oc Register, 30 June 2026

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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
The agent can run programs and complete requests without constant prompting.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

Definition of prompting

Verb

Those experiences, combined with feedback from trainees and employers, have helped shape Buildher's broader approach to preparing women not only technically but also emotionally and physically for work in the industry.

— Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
According to a GoFundMe campaign, Martin was preparing to move her family into a new home the day after she was killed.

— Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of preparing

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Asked during a Thursday press briefing about reports of the meetings with Cabello, Barrett declined to address the encounters directly, instead emphasizing the administration’s humanitarian response and broader strategy for Venezuela.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of briefing

Verb

Brady is actively mentoring Mendoza, advising him to embody supreme competitiveness, leadership and mental and physical toughness to earn his teammates' respect.

— Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Of all his accomplishments, Connaughton took the greatest pride in mentoring generations of graduate students and teaching assistants, according to his obituary.

— Chase Jordan July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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