1
: the act of one that primes
2
: the explosive used in priming a charge
Examples of priming in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
My research into the psychological foundations of extremism has shown that radical movements rely on a three-step process: emotional priming, ideological reframing and behavioral reinforcement.
—
Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Motor priming improves the efficiency of subsequent naturalistic speech-in-noise processing under specific conditions.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
Remove all doors and shelves before sanding, priming, and painting the cabinet base for a DIY island paint job.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for priming
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Motor priming improves the efficiency of subsequent naturalistic speech-in-noise processing under specific conditions.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
Remove all doors and shelves before sanding, priming, and painting the cabinet base for a DIY island paint job.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for priming
Cite this Entry
“Priming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/priming. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share