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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
  • Workers at other locations are reportedly prepared to join the picket line.
    Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While there’s still quite a lot of uncertainty, the overall employment situation remains optimistic, especially for experts with unique skills who are prepared to ‘upgrade’ their knowledge as business landscapes evolve.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 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
  • American Airlines flights nationwide were grounded for a short time Tuesday morning due to a technology issue, setting a rough start to one of the busiest days for holiday travel.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • American Airlines flights in Louisville and across the country are experiencing delays Tuesday morning after planes were briefly grounded due to an unspecified technical issue.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of grounded
Adjective
  • The flavors were familiar and comfortable together and also representative of the shoulder between winter and spring when citrus is still ripe, but plants are starting to flower and herbs are new again.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • State of play: Health administrative tasks are ripe for AI interruption, with several startups raising funds this year.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ripe
Adjective
  • EVs, however, may be the best choice for consumers ready to lease or buy a new vehicle, with deep discounts on a large selection of models, including luxury brands.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • But right now, his focus is on getting Wicked: For Good ready which Universal will release on November 21, 2025.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of ready
Verb
  • The woman, who works in the tech industry near Boston, Massachusetts, told her digital audience that basic computer skills like using shortcuts for undoing and saving tasks—skills that were part of her school curriculum—are no longer formally taught to students.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • If adjustments for filming with multiple cameras could be taught, recommended or even mandated, the goodwill to promote folks with less experience might linger a little longer.
    Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 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
  • His Liverpool team, coached by Arne Slot who replaced Jürgen Klopp in the summer, sits top of the table over the festive period, four points ahead of its nearest rivals and with a game in hand.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to returning to Penn State, Schumacher-Cawley coached for 14 seasons at UIC and one season at Penn.
    Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of coached
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