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noun

Definition of primingnext
as in teaching

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verb

present participle of prime
as in drilling

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Recent Examples of priming
Noun
As for Scott, the crowd didn’t need any priming to express its disapproval. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024 The effect of this priming was the most pronounced among the respondents most committed to a political party. — Lilliana Mason, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for priming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
  1. teaching
  2. assistance
  3. grounding
  4. preparing
  5. briefing
  6. qualifying
  7. recommendation
  8. guiding
Noun
  • The Legislature in 2021 passed a resolution opposing the teaching of critical race theory — a subset of critical theory — in public schools.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Indeed, the teaching of a wide range of methods is an essential part of the program and allows students to undertake their own, independent research projects at the end of every year.
    — Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of teaching
Noun
  • Taking action to foster partnerships and coordination mechanisms among public and private stakeholders will help streamline finance flows, improve technical assistance and build local financial capacity.
    — Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The bulk of last month’s overall job gains came in the services sector, with health care and social assistance continuing to drive strong payroll growth (adding 77,800 jobs).
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • Taurus Season begins on April 19th, bringing a soft, grounding energy to your communication sector.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Danny Jansen went 0 for 4, grounding into a double play, and is one for 24 in his first season with Tampa Bay.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of grounding
Verb
  • Membership schools need to decide whether investing millions of dollars in high school sports should be about winning championships or preparing teenagers to be adults.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of preparing
Noun
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced 104% tariffs on China on April 8 during a briefing.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Chinese nationals had been recruited through advertisements, including on social media, Zelensky said in a briefing Wednesday.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of briefing
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
Definition of qualifying
Noun
  • Ask your vet for product recommendations to protect pets from biting flies.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of recommendation
Verb
  • Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of guiding

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