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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
After halftime, Australia turned the friendly into something more useful for two teams preparing to take on the world.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Damodaran shared his valuation analysis in his blog as Elon Musk ’s company prepares for its blockbuster public market debut this week.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 June 2026
But there are signs that some in Moscow, at least, are preparing for the war to end.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Officers ‘were ready’ Johnson told reporters in a Sunday press briefing that the police department had prepared for the event.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Damodaran shared his valuation analysis in his blog as Elon Musk ’s company prepares for its blockbuster public market debut this week.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 June 2026
But there are signs that some in Moscow, at least, are preparing for the war to end.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Officers ‘were ready’ Johnson told reporters in a Sunday press briefing that the police department had prepared for the event.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Even before the exhibition was open to the public, as the museum was readying for a private press preview, passersby on Grand Avenue grabbed paper tags from the outdoor installation’s instructions table and began filling the olive trees with their desires, the Broad said.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The Bath Butler readies a private outdoor soaking tub infused with botanicals, waiting for your arrival at your bungalow.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Repetition is composed of a novelist’s remembrances of her teenage girlhood, a tumultuous time no matter what.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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At the Met Gala, Imah looked composed without appearing rehearsed into stiffness.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Hennepin County commissioners plan to appoint an outside board of experts in finances, policy and lawmaking to support the CEO and staff.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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That same fan said he’s lived in Kansas City for the last 10 years and plans to see at least one World Cup game that Algeria is in.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Eyewitnesses said none of the soldiers present helped provide medical attention.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Witnesses provided officers with a photograph and description of the suspect's vehicle, helping investigators quickly identify and locate Harmon.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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There was still another play-off (against Trinidad & Tobago of Concacaf, who ended up qualifying for the finals in Germany) after the Bahrain game but this was, until today, probably the best team Uzbekistan has ever had.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Twenty teams, nearly half the field, didn’t qualify for the 2022 World Cup.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Lee writes for the Associated Press.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The play, Lessing writes, ought to be a tremendous success and run forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Michelle Amores, a division manager for the San Jose Public Library who helped organize the celebration, spoke to the community’s enduring spirit.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The Shanghai Remakes event, organized by Spain’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), will see each company talk up the Asian market remake potential of their title for 10 minutes.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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