Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing up
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Questions are mounting as the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer enters its third day following the release of new video of a person of interest.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Police and private security forces have come under mounting scrutiny in the aftermath of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, while many were bracing for higher prices due to tariffs, prices remain the same as last year.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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In other words, the leaders need to be the leaders while upholding the standards set forth by the coaching staff – a staff that had offseason turnover limited to one full-timer – while educating and guiding the younger players.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And while some may say academics exist in an ivory tower, the experience of welcoming generations of young people into our institutions each year provides a constant reminder of what is gained by educating young adults to ask why and why not rather than to rely on rote certainty.—
Brendan Harley,
Twin Cities,
11 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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Initially funded by private philanthropy and later the Gates Foundation, the program helped participants resume schooling or gain employment, while allowing researchers to detect HIV infections within days.—
David Cox,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the purple and gold will be looking to continue fortifying their roster, likely through the start of the regular season, with the trade deadline of February 6th circled on their calendar.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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This healing blend is powered by Ayurvedic ingredients like virgin amla oil and brahmi, two staples in traditional hair remedies known for fortifying strands and stimulating hair growth.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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