1
: the act of one that primes
2
: the explosive used in priming a charge
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The effect of this priming was the most pronounced among the respondents most committed to a political party.
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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
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
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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
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
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“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/priming. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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