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adjective

Definition of primednext
as in prepared

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primed

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verb

past tense of prime
as in drilled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primed
  1. prepared
  2. conditioned
  3. grounded
  4. ripe
  5. ready
  6. taught
  7. go
  8. coached
Adjective
  • To roast turkey: Place turkey breast side down on prepared V-rack in roasting pan.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
  • There’s a difference between being a workaholic and being a person who isn’t prepared to be an equal partner in a relationship.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.
    Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
    Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Definition of conditioned
Verb
  • Below, Taylor and Daniel go into detail about what couple-care means to their relationship, the practices that keep them grounded, and much more.
    Akili King, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jon Singleton then grounded to first, and Spencer Torkelson made a low throw to the plate that could not be gloved by catcher Jake Rogers.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of grounded
Adjective
  • Black men had been perceived as a voting bloc ripe for Donald Trump to attract after many expressed concerns a year ago about Joe Biden’s re-election efforts.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The owner of Zone 9 Farms doesn’t have a traditional stand full of big ripe fruits and vegetables.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of ripe
Adjective
  • Anyone who can smell smoke should be ready to leave, Gardner said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Related Articles Huge East Bay industrial complex is bought in deal that tops $100 million Music, entertainment, live events venue may sprout in downtown San Jose Self-driving cars aren’t here yet, but states are getting the rules ready Larry Magid is a tech journalist and internet safety activist.
    Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of ready
Verb
  • This approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where individuals are taught to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Earlier, a more experienced DJ, Popo, from Atlanta, taught her how to scratch.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of taught
Adjective
  • If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.
    Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
  • This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Definition of go
Verb
  • Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The second strategy is improving employee retention, best accomplished by first-line managers who are coached and incented by senior leadership to make retention a priority.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of coached
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