programming

variants or programing
Definition of programmingnext
present participle of program

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for programming
Verb
  • For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser tabs.
    Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Rockridge has long been among Oakland’s most idyllic and priciest areas, exactly the kind of neighborhood that is often resistant to the taller, more populous density housing the city is now planning for it.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 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
  • Over the past four years, Eli and Aaron have played a critical role in shaping and expanding our nonfiction portfolio.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The real question is whether the people most affected by these decisions will have a meaningful voice in shaping them.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 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
  • Instead of publishing that letter, Guerra said the state Democratic Party should have gone straight to releasing the VOTER Index and framing it simply as an opportunity to inform voters about the state of the race for governor.
    Linh Tat, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Executives have been preaching the virtues of consolidation, framing it as the only way for legacy media companies to compete with technology companies.
    Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Worry not; for better or worse, this game of chance requires minimal calculating on your part.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The man Cameron thought was a patriot, now seemed like a calculating conman.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programming. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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