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Recent Examples of gear up
The group’s effort comes as Senate Republicans gear up to debate their version of the bill.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 June 2025
And inflation, which was slowly retreating into the background, could be gearing up for a second act.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Cities around the country are gearing up for protests this weekend over President Trump’s military parade in D.C. and what his administration has done so far in its first few months.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
Meanwhile, Church is preparing to hit the road to support his 2025 LP Evangeline vs. the Machine and Max is gearing up to release her third studio set, Don’t Click Play, on August 22.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 12 June 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 June 2025
And inflation, which was slowly retreating into the background, could be gearing up for a second act.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Cities around the country are gearing up for protests this weekend over President Trump’s military parade in D.C. and what his administration has done so far in its first few months.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
Meanwhile, Church is preparing to hit the road to support his 2025 LP Evangeline vs. the Machine and Max is gearing up to release her third studio set, Don’t Click Play, on August 22.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear up
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The company formerly known as Twitter argued New York State’s Stop Hiding Hate Act is unconstitutional and would lose in court just like a similar legislative proposal mounted last year by California.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break on the recalled motorcycles, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure, according to the recall notice.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The founders of Chime trudged into Amino Capital's bare-bones office early one Saturday morning in the summer of 2013, steeling themselves for disappointment.—
Stephen Pastis,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Universities are scrambling to steel themselves for an onslaught of investigations.—
Erica Pandey,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Coupang has been moving quickly to fortify Farfetch after purchasing the company out of administration at the end of 2023.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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From dense, intensely aromatic reds to delicate whites, from sparkling to still, from sweet to fortified, there is a wine here that will suit any palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Instead, follow new rules: Entertain first, then inspire or educate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Elite provides hybrid education and online school — mainly homeschooling — to about 1,800 students who are primarily taught by their parents or private vendors who Elite pays to educate its students.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Her father, Bruno Bischofberger, a Swiss art dealer, met her American mother, Christina Clifton in Zurich, and she was schooled in art history over the breakfast table.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Actress Jodie Turner-Smith is schooling Joshua Jackson on the importance of a Black mother in a biracial child’s life.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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Acapulco residents had braced for Erick's arrival with more preparation and trepidation because of the memory of the devastation two years earlier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Song’s demystification of what passes for love in a typical rom-com is bracing.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Now, Israeli citizens have had little choice but to ready the tiny rooms for long stays.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Rain possible as new pope celebrated in Chicago Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago is readying itself to celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church on Saturday with an outdoor program and mass on Saturday, June 14.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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As those efforts continued, the Pentagon simultaneously prepared the operation.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Gear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear%20up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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