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Recent Examples of priming
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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
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Noun
Infused with hyaluronic acid, Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Shadow suits the multipurpose bill; Dior’s Backstage Palette comes with a dedicated priming shade.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priming
Noun
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The resort’s Wellbeing Center will host a range of wellness activities and programs, aligned with Dr. Chopra’s lifetime teachings and Seven Pillars of Wellbeing.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But anyone who sticks around for long enough will notice a more insurgent teaching at play: build your identity, guard it, and do it on purpose.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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In addition, urgent cases are being referred for emergency cash assistance.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Kennealy was the head of the former Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, the agency that oversaw emergency shelter assistance shelters set up under the state’s right-to-shelter law.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Taurus Season begins on April 19th, bringing a soft, grounding energy to your communication sector.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
13 Apr. 2025
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Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Special artist is also preparing to take on her first lead movie role as she was recently cast as gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was one of the first to appeal to rock ‘n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Asked about the suspension at a briefing Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the U.S. uses every available resource to vet people applying for visas.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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In a briefing with reporters on Tuesday an Israeli military official said that both the new mechanism and the old mechanism under the United Nations are working now.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Verb
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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
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His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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While recommendations are typically given in cups, actual portion sizes may vary by vegetable type and preparation.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priming. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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