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as in to ready
to make ready in advance
I think I have prepared myself well for this challenge we prepared the classroom for the important visitors by getting rid of some unsightly clutter
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as in to equip
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
basic training is intended to prepare raw recruits for active duty in the military
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3
as in to compose
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
the CEO asked his assistant to prepare a statement for the press
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
preparing an escape route in case of a fire
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Recent Examples of prepare
Following tradition for the upcoming conclave, nuns will prepare local food such as lamb skewers, spaghetti, and boiled vegetables for cardinals.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 May 2025
Vought has separately been preparing a $9 billion package that would gut current 2025 funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which involves the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
When extreme weather is predicted, prepare plants by watering containers a few days before cold temperatures arrive.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
This is a fair period in which the next steps can be prepared.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 May 2025
Vought has separately been preparing a $9 billion package that would gut current 2025 funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which involves the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
When extreme weather is predicted, prepare plants by watering containers a few days before cold temperatures arrive.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
This is a fair period in which the next steps can be prepared.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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As two upwardly mobile attorneys (Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock) anxiously ready their neurotic Weimaraner, and an ecstatically happy gay couple (Michael McKean and John Michael Higgins) dote on their tiny Shih Tzu.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rather than doing that, however, Musk and his engineers are readying refreshed, and cheaper, versions of the Y and 3, which went on sale in 2020 and 2017, respectively.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The lounge is very large, equipped with ample seating, a fresh food buffet, and a self-serve bar.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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The vacuum is also equipped with a high-efficiency filter and a handy dustbin that can be emptied with the push of a button.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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China’s Politburo, composed of high-level members of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, tends to lay out broad policy directives.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The photo offered a closer look at Meyer's bridal attire: an off-white minidress composed of a sheer top and a satin skirt.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in adults as part of a shift in addressing the global obesity epidemic, as reported by Reuters.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Individuals or entities that provide material support to Viv Ansanm or Gran Grif could face criminal charges, loss of immigration benefits or removal from the U.S. Viv Ansanm formed in September 2023 through an alliance between Haiti’s two main gang factions, G-9 and G-Pép.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The administration's budget cuts $15 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a Biden administration initiative that provided funds for carbon capture and renewable energy projects.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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To qualify for a grade, a player had to play at least 30 games for the Rangers and finish the year with the organization.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Starting with practice and sprint qualifying today, then a sprint race and more qualifying on Saturday prior to Sunday’s main event, the 20 drivers—divided among 10 teams—will be piloting their hybrid missiles with a podium spot as the target.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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Guerra wrote tactical notes about how to conduct the search, attended an operational briefing and distributed pictures of the suspect and the house.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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On April 11th, the Trump Administration wrote to Harvard, demanding to control the university’s core functions.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Renaming and organizing your screenshots keeps your folders from turning into chaos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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That might mean specific wrapping paper bins or a wrapping station, craft bins organized by holiday, or larger pull-out shelves or bins for bulky or oversized items.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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