prepped; prepping
pre-exposure prophylaxis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that PrEP, when used consistently, can reduce the risk of H.I.V. infection by up to 92 percent.—
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Examples of prep in a Sentence
Noun
Painting a room involves a lot of prep.
Verb
She spent all night prepping for the test.
The runners are prepping themselves for the race.
It took me about 20 minutes to prep the vegetables.
Recent Examples on the WebAnnie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Or just ask them to bring flowers or show up an hour early to help with last-minute prep.
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
Bay Area resident Neil Young happened to be hanging out behind the scenes, and sensing the increasingly angry tenor of the 50,000-strong crowd, came onstage without any prep to finish the concert with the non-singing members of Pearl Jam backing him up.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Apr. 2024
Calling for just eight ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep time, this recipe is a no-brainer to make during the warmer spring and summer months.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The equipment is set up onsite in a classroom and the shorter 15-minute circuit takes place during their prep time.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
An inexperienced cook will do just fine, though the prep work (peeling and chopping) might take longer.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Some custom prep work was necessary to properly inhabit the part Carrie Fisher made famous in the 1977 film.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
The current minimum wage in California, regardless of industry, is $16 an hour, meaning many cashiers, line and prep cooks, counter attendants and baristas will see as much as a 25% raise overnight.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Tanner Stransky, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
In a nod to all the early-rising anglers looking for a more convenient way to prep for a trip, Walmart will now deliver live nightcrawlers and red worms to your front door as early as 6 a.m.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2024
After her own set at Boston’s TD Garden, Roan snuck into the front row of the GA section to watch Rodrigo and prep herself for a surprise cameo.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
To prep for your party, this hard tea lemonade can be made a day ahead.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
As Drake continues to prep his response to Kung Fu Kenny, several other releases and events are keeping the R&B and hip-hop worlds occupied.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Saturday’s Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule features a trifecta of Championship Series stakes as key races for bigger Derby preps at the same tracks in the next five weeks.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Running back Julian McMahan, who preps at Monte Vista High School in Danville — the same school that produced former lineman Corey Luciano and quarterback Jake Haener — announced his commitment to UW.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Simply bake thin slices of salami in the oven until browned, prep the dip, and devour this big-game appetizer recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Noun
This place is more for people who want something quicker and consistent for general management of their skin rather than a rare splurge for relaxation’s sake or special occasion prep.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Or just ask them to bring flowers or show up an hour early to help with last-minute prep.
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
Bay Area resident Neil Young happened to be hanging out behind the scenes, and sensing the increasingly angry tenor of the 50,000-strong crowd, came onstage without any prep to finish the concert with the non-singing members of Pearl Jam backing him up.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Apr. 2024
Calling for just eight ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep time, this recipe is a no-brainer to make during the warmer spring and summer months.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The equipment is set up onsite in a classroom and the shorter 15-minute circuit takes place during their prep time.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
An inexperienced cook will do just fine, though the prep work (peeling and chopping) might take longer.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Some custom prep work was necessary to properly inhabit the part Carrie Fisher made famous in the 1977 film.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
The current minimum wage in California, regardless of industry, is $16 an hour, meaning many cashiers, line and prep cooks, counter attendants and baristas will see as much as a 25% raise overnight.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
There's really no way to prep for the show — basically, just don't be brainless.
—Tanner Stransky, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
In a nod to all the early-rising anglers looking for a more convenient way to prep for a trip, Walmart will now deliver live nightcrawlers and red worms to your front door as early as 6 a.m.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2024
After her own set at Boston’s TD Garden, Roan snuck into the front row of the GA section to watch Rodrigo and prep herself for a surprise cameo.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
To prep for your party, this hard tea lemonade can be made a day ahead.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
As Drake continues to prep his response to Kung Fu Kenny, several other releases and events are keeping the R&B and hip-hop worlds occupied.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Saturday’s Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule features a trifecta of Championship Series stakes as key races for bigger Derby preps at the same tracks in the next five weeks.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Running back Julian McMahan, who preps at Monte Vista High School in Danville — the same school that produced former lineman Corey Luciano and quarterback Jake Haener — announced his commitment to UW.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Simply bake thin slices of salami in the oven until browned, prep the dip, and devour this big-game appetizer recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
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