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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
From the perspective of the Orion spacecraft, the Earth continues to grow larger as the crew prepares for their return.
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Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
This all comes as the league prepares to negotiate new deals, including what’s expected to be a bigger share for streamers.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
This reduces power demand and prepares the spacecraft for crew extraction as recovery teams move in.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The company also is a subcontractor for training astronauts in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab at Johnson Space Center in Houston, which prepares them for spacewalks and recovery after a splashdown.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The unveiling comes as Miami Beach prepares to celebrate its 18th annual Pride parade on Sunday.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
No algorithm prepares you for bedtime after a life-altering diagnosis.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump’s comments come as a US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, prepares to travel to Pakistan for Saturday talks to end the war.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
As The Studio prepares its return to Hollywood for Season 2, the cast will be missing one bright star following Catherine O’Hara’s death at age 71.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
This all comes as the league prepares to negotiate new deals, including what’s expected to be a bigger share for streamers.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
This reduces power demand and prepares the spacecraft for crew extraction as recovery teams move in.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The company also is a subcontractor for training astronauts in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab at Johnson Space Center in Houston, which prepares them for spacewalks and recovery after a splashdown.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The unveiling comes as Miami Beach prepares to celebrate its 18th annual Pride parade on Sunday.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
No algorithm prepares you for bedtime after a life-altering diagnosis.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump’s comments come as a US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, prepares to travel to Pakistan for Saturday talks to end the war.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
As The Studio prepares its return to Hollywood for Season 2, the cast will be missing one bright star following Catherine O’Hara’s death at age 71.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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The news comes as Japan readies to take the spotlight at this year’s market after being named the 2026 Country of Honor.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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The worst possible time would be in two weeks, as the team readies for its first playoff series since 2019.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
7 Apr. 2026
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That creates a different environment, one that pushes students and equips them to be more successful in life after college.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the inclusion of 1,000 Novig Coins equips users with the platform's specialized virtual currency.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Carriers have also been pulling back on their capacity growth plans to cut costs, which can drive up airfare when fewer seats are for sale.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hameed provides the voice and remote puppetry, while Shah inhabits the bear costume onstage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation offers a Free Snack Program that provides nutritious meals for youths — newborns to 18-year-olds — at its public parks.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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So, among players who could be available for the Patriots, who qualifies as big and fast based on pre-draft measurables?—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The city and team now must prove to one of Kehoe’s appointees, Michelle Hataway, the director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, that the project qualifies for state money.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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With high school bringing teenagers into closer contact with peers all week long, Osterud writes, their strongest bonds were with peers in the same grade.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2026
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Choe writes for the Associated Press.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to police support, TitanSafety furnishes access to the university’s Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services and much more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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