primed 1 of 2

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
  • Mango said having someone to go to who wasn't a higher-ranking official in the class to ask simple questions about station etiquette or what to pack made his transition easier and better prepared for life at the station.
    Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Be prepared for winter driving conditions and possible travel difficulties.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 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
  • On occasion, a watermelon gets harvested slightly too early so a dash of cane sugar is added to mimic a perfectly ripe one.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The proposal, unprecedented in scope, focuses on areas ripe for reform, according to Musk and biotech entrepreneur Ramaswamy.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of ripe
Adjective
  • New Metric Media isn’t ready to reveal standup talent tapped to kick off the division under Miner, who will report to company founder and CEO Mark Montefiore.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, Cuomo is ready to consider his past — marked by both award-winning acclaim and career-altering scandal — and explore what it’s taken to land on his feet after being terminated by CNN in 2021.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of ready
Verb
  • Earlier, a more experienced DJ, Popo, from Atlanta, taught her how to scratch.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • 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
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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