Thesaurus results for PREPARES

prepares

verb

present tense third-person singular of prepare

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 Reddit cheers; SerpApi prepares to fight If Reddit wins the fight, the popular online discussion forum could be in a better position to force all AI scrapers to enter into licensing agreements. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 The sound of gloves hitting the bag is filling a new space in North Lawndale, as the organization Boxing Out Negativity prepares to open the doors of its new home at Lawndale Plaza. — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 31 July 2026 So what separates a simulation that actually prepares a team from one that just checks a box? — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The school notes that the program prepares them for lucrative corporate roles such as marketing associate ($133,000), marketing manager ($166,000), or PR manager ($147,000). — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Later, after the strawberry shortcake is cleared and the check is paid, Levshunov prepares to leave. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Faster access to complex cast hardware could reduce engineering delays as the company prepares for larger production volumes. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 Torres prepares it in a pilón with chicharron he lard-fries himself. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 The leadership changes and restructuring come as the opera company prepares for a new season. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

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Verb

Advertisement Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) readies his men for a final march in Episode 5 of House of the Dragon Season 3.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 July 2026
In one of Kent Nishimura’s photographs of the White House press corps, which The New Yorker commissioned, the correspondent Beni Harmony readies herself for a segment featuring the President and the First Lady.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of readies

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Across the aisle on the entry side, the compact kitchen block equips trailer cooks with a dual-burner gas stove with hard lid, rectangular sink, 59-L fridge and two wing-like worktops - one that folds down and one that removes and stores away.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Digital transformation succeeds when technology complements people and equips them with new skills, rather than creating uncertainty or resistance to change.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of equips

Verb

Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Dade Heritage Trust plans to relocate the historic building to Coconut Grove.

— Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

The nonprofit provides grants for development and community-building initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
At shortstop, Zach Neto of the Angels offers excellent defense and offensive upside, while Willy Adames from the Giants provides power and quality defense.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of provides

Verb

Before choosing any offer, consider confirming the promotional period length, what qualifies for the promotion, how payments are applied and what happens if the promotional balance is not paid in full by the end date.

— Louis DeNicola, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The award, which is supported Donner Canadian Foundation, qualifies the film for consideration in the Best Documentary Feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 July 2026