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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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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
His team, the Kansas City Chiefs, are currently preparing for the NFL season at training camp.
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Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition, ‘The Batman II’ (2027) is preparing to begin shooting next spring, among several other projects in development.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
This comforting Tex-Mex soup is a cinch to prepare.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course
Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
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Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition, ‘The Batman II’ (2027) is preparing to begin shooting next spring, among several other projects in development.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
This comforting Tex-Mex soup is a cinch to prepare.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course
Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Trump is readying plans to unveil levies on all products containing semiconductor chips as soon as next week.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
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But the future of Boise State’s receiving corps is already in the building, and one of those athletes, sophomore Cam Bates, is readying himself for a breakout year.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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Our adobe house was equipped with nothing but electricity—no plumbing, no running water—so a fair amount of physical labor was necessary to get through each day.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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The school’s library has a podcasting area equipped with microphones.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the music for the film.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in California, where three-quarters of the state legislature is Democratic, an independent commission composed of equal numbers of Democrats, Republicans, and independents is tasked with redistricting—a shift supported overwhelmingly by California voters in 2010.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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The primary marijuana and hemp bill hasn't passed − and some controversial ideas are off the table − but Republicans plan to resume discussions later this year.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Air Canada announced flights were planned to resume Aug. 18 after the Canadian government ordered the Canadian Union of Public Employees to call off the strike, according to a statement from the airline.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fiber connections provide fast and reliable service, often preferred for households with many devices or heavy streaming and gaming use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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In law, a trade secret is a type of information that provides a competitive business advantage, is not known or shared with the public and reflects meaningful efforts designed to keep this information secret.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for consideration, lawyers were required to be active and licensed.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for the program, patients must live in an underserved community of Milwaukee and have a BMI of 30 or higher.—
Jim Owczarski,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The psychological thriller is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide and Matt Evans.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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So everyone started thinking that way, writing from her perspective.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pocan has in recent weeks crossed congressional lines into Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District to hold town hall events and last week, organized an event in Van Orden's hometown of Prairie du Chien.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That breakthrough was thanks to Kathy Shank, a volunteer clerk who helped file and organize tips related to the investigation.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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