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Definition of primingnext

priming

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verb

present participle of prime

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of priming
Noun
Bridging the gap between makeup and skincare, this priming serum is full of nourishing ingredients that provide TLC. Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025 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 Again, hinting that the physical movement is the important aspect of rhythmic priming. New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for priming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
Noun
  • There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
  • Concurrent with Lovelace O’Neal’s artistic practice was her teaching career.
    News Desk, Artforum, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Both candidates were the only ones to say California should resume offshore drilling.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • Cape Station entails drilling wells 10,000 feet deep—about 2 miles—and then directionally drilling horizontally another 7,500 feet to create adequately sized reservoirs, and fracking (hydraulic fracturing) the rock to release the flows of water naturally heated to more than 400 degrees.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Experts and officials say the progress is largely thanks to the billions of dollars in public spending statewide, expanding street outreach, boosting rental assistance and converting motels into shelters and supportive housing, among other efforts to alleviate homelessness.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • Significantly for the Charlotte area, the region is eligible for both grants and closing cost assistance.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Michael Massey also saw just three pitches before grounding out to end the inning.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
  • That mindset transcends sports, and those become grounding life principles.
    Napheesa Collier, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • These followers, or individuals who react or respond to the prompting of opinion leaders, may not necessarily qualify as opinion leaders themselves.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
  • Knowing how to drive is the prompting.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Beyond the longstanding economic embargo and an oil blockade that has pushed the island’s energy crisis to its limits, the United States is preparing an indictment against former President Raúl Castro, according to sources.
    Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • All rights reserved SpaceX is preparing for the next major test of its Starship launch system, with liftoff targeted for Tuesday evening from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • After guests complete extensive health forms, obtain medical approval and attend a mandatory safety briefing the day prior to the trip, they’re whisked by private chauffeurs to the international airport, where either a massive Airbus A340 or a more cozy Gulfstream G550 jet awaits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
  • The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • While the festival will unspool finished features, a big component of the event includes a robust industry presence with dozens of mentoring tables, financing and production panels and discussions as well as opportunities with sales agents, buyers and other industryites.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 13 May 2026
  • The company emphasizes coaching and mentoring at every level.
    Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026

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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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