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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
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 first full-time Waldorf Astoria residents have already moved in, and the hotel is readying for its grand opening this summer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Before the referee had even dropped the whistle from his mouth, Erling Haaland galloped onto the pitch with a coach clearly tasked with readying him to replace Omar Marmoush at the break.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 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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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
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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Ear and her siblings are planning on visiting their mother in August.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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After severe weather cancellations on Friday, Harley Davidson Homecoming events are expected to continue as planned on July 12th.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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The Professional Services Provider IT leaders now provide advisory and consulting services, guiding business units through digital adoption, AI integration and process transformation.—
Maria Raymond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As of this writing, NASA has not provided any details on when and where the reports will be available again or if the new assessment will proceed.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Providing that the trust is governed by foreign law may qualify it as a foreign trust because the provision could hinder a domestic court's ability to supervise the trust.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those included a reprieve for her state from new work requirements to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which benefits more than 40 million low-income Americans.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Colbert and Talon hoped marriages would occur within two weeks of women’s arrival, but historian Yves Landry writes that most marriages occurred months later, as the women took time to select appropriate partners.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 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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Organizations that fund long-term capabilities, organize around value streams and empower cross-functional product teams consistently deliver results faster and with greater impact.—
Alex Adamopoulos,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Lucile Bluford Day in KC The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Omega Chapter is organizing events in honor of Bluford on Tuesday at the Kansas City Public Library.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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