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as in readies
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 equips
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 composes
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 plans
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 prepares
The government shutdown saga is nearing an end as Congress prepares for votes this week on a deal.
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Caren Bohan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The letter’s release comes as President Sharaa—a former militant leader who has publicly renounced extremism - prepares for a historic White House summit.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
As the 34-year-old Mamdani prepares to be sworn in at midnight on New Year’s Eve, observers and even close supporters wonder if his showbiz pedigree will translate to support for the city’s film and TV production sector.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Clark echoed those sentiments as the defense prepares to face Iowa State’s unique offense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press Here are my thoughts on the state of the Cleveland Browns following Tuesday’s trade deadline, and with a big operational change coming as the struggling offense prepares for the rest of this season.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The profits of Warren Buffett‘s company improved 17% thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment gains this year as Berkshire Hathaway prepares for the legendary 95-year-old investor to relinquish the CEO title in January.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The results come as Merck slashes $3 billion in costs by the end of 2027, and prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of Keytruda in 2028.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The film is set in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Caren Bohan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The letter’s release comes as President Sharaa—a former militant leader who has publicly renounced extremism - prepares for a historic White House summit.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
As the 34-year-old Mamdani prepares to be sworn in at midnight on New Year’s Eve, observers and even close supporters wonder if his showbiz pedigree will translate to support for the city’s film and TV production sector.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Clark echoed those sentiments as the defense prepares to face Iowa State’s unique offense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press Here are my thoughts on the state of the Cleveland Browns following Tuesday’s trade deadline, and with a big operational change coming as the struggling offense prepares for the rest of this season.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The profits of Warren Buffett‘s company improved 17% thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment gains this year as Berkshire Hathaway prepares for the legendary 95-year-old investor to relinquish the CEO title in January.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The results come as Merck slashes $3 billion in costs by the end of 2027, and prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of Keytruda in 2028.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The film is set in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
Verb
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Cobra Kai star Tanner Buchanan readies for a STRONG Nation high-intensity workout class in Atlanta over the weekend.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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That’s an important point for the MIPCOM crowd, notably as TIFF readies the launch of its own market in 2026.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Jentleson’s aim is to moderate an increasingly radical Team Blue, this certainly equips him with a solid rationale.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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If Jentleson’s aim is to moderate an increasingly radical Team Blue, this certainly equips him with a solid rationale.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lizzy Younan composes all of our music.—
Deborah Unger,
Scientific American,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The couple plans to grill hot dogs for the public again Sunday.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company, which provides infrastructure for AI, reported revenue that more than doubled from a year earlier, beating analyst expectations.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to military families.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Who qualifies for the suburban Milwaukee County Lead Abatement Program?—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Selling after three years allows a 50% exclusion, and selling after four years qualifies for 75%.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jim Varsallone writes a high school sports column twice a week, featuring top performers in all varsity sports (boys and girls) in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.—
Miami Herald Staff Reports,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sombr, who writes and produces all of his own songs, is having a breakout year.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a brick building atop a hill a half-mile from the Racing Capital of the World, the decades-old bar furnishes regulars with beer buckets and burgers every day of the week.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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The civil-rights movement, which Williams so pointedly admires, furnishes an excellent example of this.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Prepares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepares. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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