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verb

present participle of prime

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Noun
The bigger the study, the smaller the romantic priming. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2015 Follow all steps listed on the label, including etching and priming. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023 Otherwise, use high-quality paint that doesn't require priming, such as chalk-finish paint, to create your design. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023 Instead, the authors suggest that the effect may have been driven by 'unconscious behavioral priming'. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 16 Sep. 2015 See All Example Sentences for priming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
Noun
  • This personalization allows parents to build an educational experience around their child's natural strengths rather than forcing adaption to a single teaching style.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article Aubrey Lay — a Fulbright scholar — was supposed to get paid for three months of work by the U.S. government through his teaching assistantship at a school for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia.
    Heather Hollingsworth, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, while the chatbots of yesterday could only produce responses to frequently asked questions based on pre-programmed scripts, those powered by generative AI use natural language processing and machine learning to provide real-time assistance to customers.
    Sailesh Sewpaul, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Then there’s also Honda Sensing 360+, which includes ADAS technologies like active cruise control, pre-collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, parking assistance, and a 360-degree panoramic camera system.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Capricorn’s grounding energy supports turning your reflections into practical insights.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The motion last week from the Department of Justice calls for extending briefing deadlines in the CFIUS lawsuit for 21 days, and rescheduling the oral arguments for the week of May 12 from April 24.
    Reuters, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
  • At Monday’s public press briefing, Leavitt seemed to be arguing on multiple planes of reality.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.
    Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • These personalized recommendations appear in different areas of the website, from homepage widgets to discount offers, helping tailor your shopping experience.
    Vinod Sivagnanam, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Yes, but: The NTSB is not a regulator and can only make recommendations.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.
    Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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