as in handbooks
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primers
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The budget fight has sparked pointed comments in committee meetings where Tanner and Grow have offered primers to their fellow legislators about how the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee works to set the state’s budget.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Molecules called primers bind only with the common sections of viral genetic code, but not with the many other types of DNA that are floating around in human wastewater.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There are specialty primers for drywall, mold, exteriors, and more.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
The best eye shadow primers could be the make-or-break step that decides whether your look stays flawless or fades before lunchtime.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
To preserve their quality, store cans of primers, stains, and spray paints in a cool, dark place like your basement, not your outdoor shed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The budget fight has sparked pointed comments in committee meetings where Tanner and Grow have offered primers to their fellow legislators about how the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee works to set the state’s budget.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Molecules called primers bind only with the common sections of viral genetic code, but not with the many other types of DNA that are floating around in human wastewater.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There are specialty primers for drywall, mold, exteriors, and more.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
The best eye shadow primers could be the make-or-break step that decides whether your look stays flawless or fades before lunchtime.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
To preserve their quality, store cans of primers, stains, and spray paints in a cool, dark place like your basement, not your outdoor shed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primers
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That included new language in its sports handbooks, and a more hands-on role in Blue Devils’ NIL opportunities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of photos included in the documents released Wednesday are military handbooks, field guides and cultural texts, some dating back to the early 2000s that appeared to belong to Gingles, as well as numerous books from the SANS Institute detailing computer hacker tools.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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His death matched up with what the hospice manuals described.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian sailors are interpreting operational instructions, manuals and logs for their Sri Lankan counterparts.—
Bharatha Mallawarachi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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No screens, online dictionaries, spellcheckers or delete keys.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following a few more years of work, the lexicographer—a studier or compiler of dictionaries—transferred his entire project online for anyone to peruse.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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White kids were given textbooks, while the Latino kids were given sheets of paper, and there were a lot of racial slurs being used in the school.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Why robot childbirth simulators are becoming essential For decades, midwifery training relied heavily on textbooks, observation and limited hands-on practice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez, 64, did not respond to multiple emails, texts and phone calls seeking her response to the allegations.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Caller IDs can seem to match government offices, and emails or texts may follow the same format used in official SSA communication.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Primers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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