primes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of primesnext
plural of prime
1
as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement in the prime of her life

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2
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class chose the prime of the litter of pups

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primes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of prime
as in grounds

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  1. best
  2. societies
  3. qualifies
Noun
  • Could that kind of discovery make septuagenarian runners reach personal bests?
    Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Be an observable champion of associates' demonstrations of their personal bests.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Verb
  • Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Who qualifies for financial aid in Arizona?
    Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
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