Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing up
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The county has mounting waste problems.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025 -
As aid groups say famine has already taken hold, the assault risks the lives of remaining hostages—captured by Hamas in its October 2023 attack—while Netanyahu faces mounting political turmoil at home, even as Washington continues to hold Hamas responsible for prolonging the conflict.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chicagoans are bracing for a potential surge in federal immigration agents and National Guard troops that could begin as soon as this weekend – despite vocal protests by state and local leaders and Chicago residents.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, the company is bracing for an EV sales falloff, and Duncan Aldred, GM senior vice president and president of North America, said in a statement the company would be mindful of its EV production plans.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Reaching our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE), based in Atlanta, is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering men to help increase breastfeeding rates and decrease infant mortality rates within African American communities.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Aug. 2025
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Focus on educating audiences about human benefits rather than promoting technology features.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 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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But halfway through the fastest Grand Slam in the modern history of tennis, the only pure doubles team in the competition is schooling all-comers.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 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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Following a year in which a pair of cover songs propelled Maddell, 35, and Pavlovic, 24, to a new level of commercial success, the Australian musicians have spent much of 2025 fortifying their widening fan base.—
Josh Glicksman,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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Small projects—tutoring younger students, selling crafts online, or organizing community events—build the same essential skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Gearing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing%20up. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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