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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
While the exact reasons behind the latest moves were unclear, the wild swings in the Taiwan dollar over the past two trading sessions come as domestic firms — including life insurers and exporters — prepare to release their half-year financial reports.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
This month, especially when Saturn prepares to exit your sign and enter Aries on May 24, you will be asked to confront the internal narratives that no longer serve you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
In The Old Guard 2, following on from the climax of the first film, Andy must come to terms with her newfound mortality while preparing to face a mysterious foe (played by Uma Thurman).
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
This month, especially when Saturn prepares to exit your sign and enter Aries on May 24, you will be asked to confront the internal narratives that no longer serve you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
In The Old Guard 2, following on from the climax of the first film, Andy must come to terms with her newfound mortality while preparing to face a mysterious foe (played by Uma Thurman).
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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The Hollywood Reporter reported in April that Bieber had assembled a new team and was readying the next chapter of his professional career.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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That phase entails readying the land for the future Wawa site as well, road improvements on Billtown Road to better accommodate the development and extending Gellhaus Lane through the project site as part of the future expanded Veterans Drive.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
13 July 2025
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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Natural gas is almost entirely composed of methane, a greenhouse gas that's far more potent than carbon dioxide.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Last December, a task force co-led by Rashid and composed of Pritzker administration officials, educators and other lawmakers compiled a report detailing some of the risks presented by AI.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Sadly for some, this signals the end for Zigbee support, as Ikea plans to replace its Zigbee gadgets with Matter devices.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Ear and her siblings are planning on visiting their mother in August.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Dobbins, just signed last month, got a one-year deal to come in, be a veteran presence in the room and provide juice both in the running game and as a pass protector.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The village’s economic incentive award program provides financial assistance to eligible new or expanding businesses in the downtown tax increment financing district.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Properties that have received federal disaster aid in the past also must be covered by flood insurance to qualify for future assistance.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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To qualify for the deduction, a vehicle also must be assembled in the U.S., which further limits the tax break.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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On the website, volunteer moderators share best practices for tapering, often referring to a handbook for doctors written by Horowitz, the British psychiatrist.—
Emily Corwin,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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Numerous individual phone users also wrote to the FCC.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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After testing a variety of bags, here are the best options to keep your gear safe and organized for every trip.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The local hospitality workers’ union, Unite Here Local 49, had organized residents of the two apartment complexes that have opened in the Railyards over the past year — The A.J. and The Wong Center.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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