programming

variants or programing
Definition of programmingnext
present participle of program

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Verb
  • While gardeners often gravitate toward evergreen foliage when planning for year-round color, there are many other sources of beauty to enhance the garden from one season to the next.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Mia is planning a hopeful birthday party for Alex and Dailyn has her ideas about what that should and should not be.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That means the public officials designing the dredging project have a stark choice to make, scientists say.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
  • After designing Bessette-Kennedy’s dress, Rodriguez launched his own label and a fragrance line, and has continued to create designs that are woven into the fabric of American history — Michelle Obama wore his dress on election night in 2008.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But the group, particularly his and Tina's roles in shaping their look, sound, and legacy, still seems to be a sensitive subject for Mathew.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
  • And that's a very efficient way to approach shaping biscuits because there are no offcuts and there's no wastage.
    Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The missile’s maneuvering ability in the terminal phase complicates interception.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Then, in overtime, Team USA’s Megan Keller made an incredible individual play, maneuvering around a defender and then chipping the puck past the goalie.
    The Sports Desk, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The weekly podcast is the latest project for Navarro, who has pivoted from working in and for Republican administrations to charting a more centrist positioning in her commentary and analysis work.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Calling attention to the archetype of invisible exile—giving it a name and charting its path—opens our eyes to the ever-evolving shades of grey linking travel and belonging.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Researchers say a growing number of young people are turning to AI to navigate social situations — drafting rejection texts, decoding mixed signals and scripting difficult conversations.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Part of the Seahawks’ success has come from drafting well on defense.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Hilton's blonde tresses were styled in a ponytail with loose tendrils framing her face, while her makeup consisted of brown eyeshadow and a nude lip.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Opt for wispy wisteria bangs for something low maintenance or turn up the face-framing flattery with a thicker curtain fringe.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The latest print comes after the government overhauled the framework for calculating economic output to improve accuracy.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Researchers studied hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% of them underestimated baseline coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot (30 centimeters), according to Wednesday's study in the journal Nature.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programming. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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