Thesaurus results for GEAR UP

gear up

verb

Definition of gear up

as in to mount

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Recent Examples of gear up These political ads offer one indication of where each party sees its momentum going with voters, as candidates across the country gear up for the general election in November. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 July 2026 Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Rent a sand sled in Rock Springs, grab plenty of water, and gear up for the four-wheel drive to your first stop, the Killpecker Sand Dunes. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 As Americans gear up for a remarkably hot Fourth of July weekend, party fare is certainly on the mind. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gear up

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Pressure is mounting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that global oil stockpiles are dwindling rapidly.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Without those conditions, efforts to end the fighting are apt to falter, and the strategic, economic, and human costs will continue to mount.

— Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mount

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From Sacramento to Albany and several state capitals in between, regional attorneys general are steeled to stop Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery in an antitrust lawsuit that could hit the courts Monday.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Publishers are stacking the deck for the fall, when a glut of books are sent into the world steeled for holiday gifting.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026

Definition of steel

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It’s fortified with vitamins and minerals and contains a probiotic formula for digestive health.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The 78-year-old Larson was poised to be influential inside a potential Democratic majority and has led the party on efforts to expand Social Security benefits and fortify the program into the future.

— Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of fortify

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This summer, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office deputies have also pulled over teens for driving e-bikes and e-motorcycles recklessly, but also to educate teens on driving responsibly and the rules of the road.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
As during the first Taliban regime in the 1990s, women activists have organized underground schools to educate girls denied access to formal classrooms.

— Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of educate

Verb

While access to schooling for girls was severely limited in 2001, by 2021 nearly 1 million girls were enrolled in secondary education.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Nixon had a rough Friday at Green Bay’s Family Night, getting schooled repeatedly by Matthew Golden during 1-on-1 drills.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of school

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The first two months of summer in western Europe have been the hottest on record, the European Union’s climate monitor said Monday, as the continent grapples with devastating wildfires and braces for yet another heatwave.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The future appeared to be even more bleak as the archdiocese was bracing for an enrollment of 140 this year and anticipated a $400,000 loss before pulling the plug.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of brace

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Below, shop nine incredible beauty products straight from her shelf and prepare to get healthy, smooth, and absolutely glowing skin.

— Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Millions across Europe, the Arctic, and North America are preparing for a spectacular total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepare

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