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verb

present participle of prime

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Recent Examples of priming
Noun
Instead, the authors suggest that the effect may have been driven by 'unconscious behavioral priming'. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 16 Sep. 2015 Safety reasons aside, pressure washing and priming are important steps before painting, and the pros have specialized equipment, explains Anthony Lara, President and Owner of Picazzo Painting, a commercial and residential painting and home improvement company in Miami. Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2023 Start with a solid base by sanding, priming, and painting the dresser. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023 Spot priming is recommended when covering a repair or imperfections. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for priming 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
Noun
  • And those teachings can have an impact at home as well as in the classroom.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Worship Now Tour Sponsored by World Vision, the Air1 Worship Now Tour is headlined by Crowder with We the Kingdom, CAIN, Passion, Jon Reddick and the inspirational teachings of special guest Louie Giglio.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Tuesday's deadline was set by Washington for Israel to meet a host of requirements aimed at boosting aid into Gaza or face restrictions on U.S. military assistance, as required under U.S. law.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • My expression of kink involves adorning people and myself with ropes, flowers, and jewels — not just to emphasize beauty, but also as a way of grounding and connecting us back to nature.
    Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Pause, Don’t Panic Intrusive thoughts can catch you off guard, mainly when you’re focused on something important, like preparing for a presentation or an upcoming meeting.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
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    Caroline Dolby, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In the case of an emergency, all passengers are required to leave their belongings behind, as instructed in the safety briefing before any flight.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • For healthcare, Medicaid offers free or low-cost coverage to qualifying individuals based on income.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The league will feature a single-group system with one round with the first 10 teams qualifying for the second and final stage to compete for the title.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Report explains findings, recommendations, areas to study In addition to recommendations, the group’s report also points to several areas of the system that require more study for possible changes.
    Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations By Start Slideshow Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country.
    Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Now that will take time, hard work, intelligence, faith, and women and men with a national good guiding their hearts.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each component within this framework serves as a guiding principle for workers looking to thrive in the future workplace.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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