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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
owns a thousand acres of prime farmland
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
chose the prime of the litter of pups
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as in to ground
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Recent Examples of prime
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Here’s a prime example from early last season, when Kessler sets a high ball screen for George, who is being guarded by one of the league’s best perimeter defenders in Portland’s Toumani Camara.
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Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Naturally, all eyes will be on Messi, even if the Argentinian is not remotely close to his prime.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Resistance training appears to prime a stronger growth hormone pulse at night, stacking your daytime workout with overnight repair.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Zaayer was immediately considered the prime suspect and, after a standoff with the police, was arrested.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Here’s a prime example from early last season, when Kessler sets a high ball screen for George, who is being guarded by one of the league’s best perimeter defenders in Portland’s Toumani Camara.
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Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Noun
Rent it on Amazon Prime Video Soon after East Timor gains independence in 2002, a Korean soccer player past his prime (Park Hee-soon) arrives in the nascent nation seeking a new start.
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Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Naturally, all eyes will be on Messi, even if the Argentinian is not remotely close to his prime.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Verb
Bill Sheldrake, of Policy Analytics, noted the RDA gave the LDE $5 million in seed money to prime the pump for grants.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Resistance training appears to prime a stronger growth hormone pulse at night, stacking your daytime workout with overnight repair.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
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Jim Campbell, chief legal counsel for ADF, pointed to Cross’s alleged experience as one of the human costs behind the legal fight.
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Haley enlisted in the Coast Guard at 17 and retired as its chief journalist in 1959.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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The agency is also monitoring for cyanobacteria, formerly known as blue-green algae, which can form harmful algal blooms that pose risks to people and animals.
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In addition to monarch butterflies, it's beloved by many pollinators—and its beautiful orange blooms always put on a show.
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The longer races are brutally hard, but Kerstin loves helping other runners pursue their personal bests.
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
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The two daredevils who scaled the spire of the Empire State Building while the world watched have been grounded by the New York Police Department and are now the targets of a criminal investigation.
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The Navy had to wait for specialized technicians to arrive or ship massive parts across the globe to repair depots in the US, keeping combat jets grounded.
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The day’s matches started off with a thrilling contest between Norway and the Ivory Coast, which went all the way down to the final minutes before one of the tournament’s foremost stars scored a crucial goal to send the Norwegians through.
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
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William's sixth-great-grandfather was born in Coventry in 1740 and enlisted as a private in the Connecticut militia.
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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