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Recent Examples of 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
My research into the psychological foundations of extremism has shown that radical movements rely on a three-step process: emotional priming, ideological reframing and behavioral reinforcement.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Motor priming improves the efficiency of subsequent naturalistic speech-in-noise processing under specific conditions.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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
My research into the psychological foundations of extremism has shown that radical movements rely on a three-step process: emotional priming, ideological reframing and behavioral reinforcement.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Motor priming improves the efficiency of subsequent naturalistic speech-in-noise processing under specific conditions.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
Noun
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Rue takes to this teaching like the Torah, ogling the girls grinding for bills with a fervor that mimics that of a religious revelation.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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In between teaching and training, Wilkins helped coach South’s throwers.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What’s wrong with drilling oil companies?—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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As far as drilling a ceramic pot goes, the process is just a bit more involved.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The fighting has pushed many people into famine, caused a huge displacement crisis and left over 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Equally impactful, United Way’s WomenRise program provided $500 in cash assistance per month for one year that gave me the autonomy to meet our most immediate needs.—
Delilah Lopez,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miller bounced back from a slow start after grounding out in each of the first two innings from her cleanup spot in the order.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Springer fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning but completed his at bat, grounding out to third base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Knowing how to drive is the prompting.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Recently, her kids, ages 11 and 15, participated in a school walkout in protest of ICE without any prompting from her.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Goldsmith said the company is focused on preparing for approval and launch of its drug, rather than any potential acquisition.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is preparing to launch an investigation into how the merger could affect its economic competition and consumers.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even frequent fliers should listen intently to every safety briefing, as there could be new information, depending on the type of aircraft or cabin class.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a media briefing Tuesday, CARB officials announced the additional revisions.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mashama embodies that ethos, including by mentoring the next generation of groundbreaking chefs.—
Kamala Harris,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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In practice, that can mean leading trainings, mentoring new hires, creating internal resources or contributing to specialized projects — all ways to share expertise without stepping into a formal management role.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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