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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
Whether those assurances will ease concerns among some fans remains to be seen as South Florida prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors for the tournament.
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Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
However, this time, Ouahbi insists Morocco is no underdog, with the pressure to perform even greater as the nation prepares to co-host the 2030 tournament.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
As Chet prepares to fire a second — potentially fatal — shot, 10 Petal's head of security, Miguel (Berto Colón), intervenes.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
As Anthony begins serving his sentence and prepares an appeal, here's a look back at the moments that defined the case.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The secretion of insulin, for instance, prepares the body for the change in glucose levels caused by incoming food.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
As the team prepares for Game 5 Saturday night in San Antonio, many fans aren’t just counting on Jalen Brunson and company to deliver.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
But as the family prepares to return to the franchise that helped redefine movie parody for a generation, the conversation quickly moves beyond Scary Movie promo talk.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
As John Ternus prepares to take over for Cook as CEO, WWDC gives the company one last major developer stage to show that Apple's AI strategy is finally coming together.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
However, this time, Ouahbi insists Morocco is no underdog, with the pressure to perform even greater as the nation prepares to co-host the 2030 tournament.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
As Chet prepares to fire a second — potentially fatal — shot, 10 Petal's head of security, Miguel (Berto Colón), intervenes.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
As Anthony begins serving his sentence and prepares an appeal, here's a look back at the moments that defined the case.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The secretion of insulin, for instance, prepares the body for the change in glucose levels caused by incoming food.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
As the team prepares for Game 5 Saturday night in San Antonio, many fans aren’t just counting on Jalen Brunson and company to deliver.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
But as the family prepares to return to the franchise that helped redefine movie parody for a generation, the conversation quickly moves beyond Scary Movie promo talk.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
As John Ternus prepares to take over for Cook as CEO, WWDC gives the company one last major developer stage to show that Apple's AI strategy is finally coming together.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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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 event will temporarily move to Laurel Park with a limited crowd as Pimlico readies for 2027.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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Skills enable individuals to meet today's expectations, while capability equips them to thrive amid tomorrow's uncertainties.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Emergency Medical Responder Course equips participants with foundational emergency medical knowledge and critical basic life-saving skills needed to respond at emergency scenes until advanced medical personnel arrive, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Roberts plans to start Robinson behind the plate Friday, catching right-hander Roki Sasaki and giving Dalton Rushing a break after serving as the backstop for five straight games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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That document also provides recommended strategies to address that priority.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Tonight’s Gemini new moon provides a perfect opportunity to address your inbox pile up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Priced at around $325 a bottle in Mexico, this qualifies as an ultra-premium top-shelf expression, of course.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Often, clinical research trials will cover these tests for free if individual qualifies for the studies.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Me too, but no one writes a book about it!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Frankel writes for The Associated Press.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Residents Medical arranges rotations with careful attention to specialty alignment.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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