Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing up
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In its harmful form in people with the disease, this is called mutant huntingtin, and causes mounting damage to the brain over years.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025 -
With the estate now forced to juggle both its defense against the lawsuit and internal battles over mounting legal costs, the case underscores just how contentious Jackson’s legacy remains more than a decade after his passing.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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As the weather turns colder, millions of families are bracing for another season of high energy costs and, for many, the threat of going without heat.—
Derrick Hollie,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other cities along the southern coast of China were bracing for impact, too, with authorities triggering measures to protect those most at risk from storm surges and landslides.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Diarese George, CEO and President of the Nashville Public Education Foundation wrote about the strides MNPS has been making in educating Nashville children — and the community involvement that is necessary to further close those gaps.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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But today, the menagerie serves many purposes — educating, entertaining, and showcasing local artists, talent and trends.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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With keeping families in mind, the Hollingsworths hope to make schooling a family activity.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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And then comes Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse in your partnership zone — the same zone Saturn’s been schooling you in.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
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All three have prompted an increase in security inquiries and interest in fortifying existing security, Kucera said, starting with executive clients and now from universities.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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If readings reach dangerous levels, astronauts can construct a makeshift radiation shield inside Orion, fortifying themselves between the spacecraft's heatshield and water storage canisters, both of which are better at absorbing penetrating radiation than other onboard materials.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This means that students who were historically left behind are not only engaging but doing so consistently, which provides evidence that OBC directly addresses the barriers preventing edtech tools and tutoring from reaching the students who need it most.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Gearing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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