geared up

Definition of geared upnext
past tense of gear up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for geared up
Verb
  • The Mavericks mounted a 9-0 run to get within one on a 3-pointer by Thompson.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But Machado still has not appeared publicly, González remains in exile in Spain, and the opposition has not yet mounted any substantial public protest.
    Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • How educated are people across California?
    Tiffani Jackson, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That's because patients are becoming more educated about how limited results can be from non-invasive treatments, such as injectables.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • About 200 protesters gathered near a park near Aston Villa Park’s Trinity Road stand.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • While Glenn braced herself for backlash, the overwhelmingly positive reception felt like freedom.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Aisha braced in anticipation of her next question.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • True happiness starts at home and is fortified by internal self-worth.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • His presence fortified the trail’s grapevine, with both hikers and people who live in the small towns that line the AT sharing news of his movements.
    Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Southern food icon Edna Lewis schooled our Test Kitchen in the mid-1990s with this recipe, garnering their highest praise.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Amari Marshall broke down Cowboy Dance influences, King Charles repped Chicago footwork, Ladia Yates schooled dancers in Memphis Jookin’, and line-dancing expert Shakeema Prescott brought the house together in unison.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Geared up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geared%20up. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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