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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gears up
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Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Waymo mounts its sensors on Jaguar SUVs.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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The same can’t be said for Pidgeon, a waifish Michigan native who attended two prestigious drama schools back-to-back—Interlochen Arts Academy and Carnegie Mellon—and was cast in the Amazon Prime series The Wilds straight out of school.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sales of the $6 tickets will be used to fund performances for students at Title I schools.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
30 Nov. 2025
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As the Bay Area braces for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl XL halftime show, the anti-ICE celebrations have already commenced.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed a second death from last weekend's winter storm as the state braces for more extreme weather in the coming days.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ban will remain in place while the government prepares to appeal, said Haroon Siddique in The Guardian.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
21 Feb. 2026
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This cleanup not only enhances your lawn's appearance but also prepares it for healthy, robust growth as warmer days approach.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond aesthetics, the $11 formula fortifies your fingernails, no matter how damaged.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, Cuellar and Tipping signed up for training that instructs bicycle officers on dealing with unruly people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The directive also instructs the Los Angeles Police Department to preserve all evidence related to immigration enforcement operations so it can be reported.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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To help improve the way a teacher educates, the teacher must trust you — something the coaches worry is at risk under the district's budget cuts.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pew is an independent nongovernmental organization and public charity that gathers data on environmental conservation, public health, state and federal policy, and economic security.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Later, João gathers his team to go over safety guidelines and their importance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Gears up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gears%20up. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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