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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
Students are recreating history — literally — as the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
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Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The next test launch has been delayed to May as the company prepares the more advanced rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This teaches them how to take initiative and prepares them for future job hunts.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
This change reflects new mission needs as the military prepares for tougher environments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The office prepares the annual assessment roll.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The traditional Eastern European and Ukrainian dishes that chef Bo Porytko prepares at his restaurant change seasonally.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The incident comes as Washington prepares for the high-profile visit, with streets around the National Mall adorned with Union Jack.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The performance also comes as Shelly Berg, the dean of the Frost School of Music, prepares to retire in May.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The next test launch has been delayed to May as the company prepares the more advanced rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This teaches them how to take initiative and prepares them for future job hunts.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
This change reflects new mission needs as the military prepares for tougher environments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The office prepares the annual assessment roll.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The traditional Eastern European and Ukrainian dishes that chef Bo Porytko prepares at his restaurant change seasonally.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The incident comes as Washington prepares for the high-profile visit, with streets around the National Mall adorned with Union Jack.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The performance also comes as Shelly Berg, the dean of the Frost School of Music, prepares to retire in May.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
Verb
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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
Verb
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The regime funds and equips Hamas and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The left-leaning Pipeline Fund, which started in 2018, helped Democrats in Florida pick up fifteen school-board seats in 2024, and plans to back candidates in school-board and other down-ballot races across twenty-one states in the next midterms.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Lufthansa plans to raise airfares to offset higher jet fuel costs.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Speaking of dry skin, glycerin draws in hydration, colloidal oatmeal calms itchiness and irritation, and aloe provides an immediate, cooling relief when skin feels hot or reactive.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Expand on what qualifies as a medical expense to encourage positive growth for those willing to obtain a health savings account, which has the greatest tax advantages.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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My experience as a forensic accountant qualifies me to do this.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Predictions are sometimes simply impossible to make, Velíz writes, which doesn’t stop people from trying to make them.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Sullivan writes for the Associated Press.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
24 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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