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Recent Examples of gear up
For now, Eagle Rock will focus on the task at hand and gear up to face Venice.
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Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Boardwalk businesses gear up for summer Boardwalk businesses are still preparing for the summer rush, despite the forecast.
—John Dias, CBS News, 22 May 2026
But as investors gear up for the big print, something curious is happening in the options pits.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 May 2026
As families gear up for summer break filled with pool days and beach vacations, many parents are opting for bright neon swimsuits in hopes that the bold colors will make their children easier to spot in the water.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
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Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Boardwalk businesses gear up for summer Boardwalk businesses are still preparing for the summer rush, despite the forecast.
—John Dias, CBS News, 22 May 2026
But as investors gear up for the big print, something curious is happening in the options pits.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 May 2026
As families gear up for summer break filled with pool days and beach vacations, many parents are opting for bright neon swimsuits in hopes that the bold colors will make their children easier to spot in the water.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear up
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Like anyone accused of a crime, Nick is presumed innocent, and he is entitled to mount his defense with the resources that are lawfully his own.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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All crew members were rescued, though the US military had to mount a risky combat search-and-rescue operation to retrieve the F-15 fighter jet’s weapon systems officer from the Zagros Mountains in Iran.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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Instead, Altman appeared jittery at first but steeled his nerves rather quickly.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The five-day trade fair drew Black businesspersons from dozens of states, fortifying Jackson’s assertion that economic development is the way to Black power.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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In his lethal line of work, Lobo comes fortified with an arsenal of guns, blades, grenades, and a wicked titanium chain equipped with a sharp hook.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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The program is a half-day, in-depth course to educate attendees on the principles used by firefighters in suppressing wildland fire and protecting structures in the Wildland Urban Interface, said workshop organizers.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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As the World Cup tourists arrive, the national seashore is educating them about how to stay safe at local beaches.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Others have continued schooling or gone on to other industries.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Glory to God, a facility that provides physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and schooling for medically fragile children, is among those affected.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Women are bracing for hot flashes while the real experience is dominated by exhaustion, mood changes and cognitive symptoms, the kinds of complaints that get attributed to stress, parenting, work or aging in general.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Kochen’s chain of about 30 companies — which operated under the CLADD Group LLC in North Miami — sold durable medical equipment such as knee, shoulder and wrist braces to patients who were referred by doctors affiliated with Herek’s telemedicine business, VirtualNet.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Even before the exhibition was open to the public, as the museum was readying for a private press preview, passersby on Grand Avenue grabbed paper tags from the outdoor installation’s instructions table and began filling the olive trees with their desires, the Broad said.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The Bath Butler readies a private outdoor soaking tub infused with botanicals, waiting for your arrival at your bungalow.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Jolie’s design-forward space has pops of pink and mint green, a wraparound bar, and an open kitchen where the four-course tasting menu is prepared.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Gear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear%20up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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