priming

[ prahy-ming ]

noun

1. the powder or other material used to ignite a charge.
2. the act of a person or thing that primes.
3. material used as a primer, prime, or a first coat or layer of paint, size, etc.

priming

/ ˈpraɪmɪŋ /

noun

1. something used to prime
2. a substance, used to ignite an explosive charge

Other Words From

• self-priming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of priming¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; prime + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Trump, like other demagogues and authoritarians, was more likely testing boundaries and priming his followers for action.

From Salon

He’s clearly priming audiences for a follow up comment on Haitians eating people’s pets.

From Los Angeles Times

It's clear that he's priming his followers to support violence across America as police and the military carry out the Project 2025 policy of round-ups, internment camps and deportation of tens of millions of people.

From Salon

Trump's priming his followers for another election lie when he loses in November.

From Salon

Trump is priming the Christian/MAGA base to violently contest a “rigged” 2024 presidential election, overturn the election, and then destroy the apolitical civil service, the rule of law, transparency in government, and wreck the post-World War Two security architecture that has brought stability and economic growth to us and our allies in Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions.

From Salon

Related Words

• conference
• discussion
• information
• instruction
• meeting
• update