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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
Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Running from June 11 to July 19, 13 matches will be played across the two cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the country prepares to welcome significant international crowds.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Chef Katsuya Uechi prepares a bluefin tuna at Katsuya Brentwood Celebrates A Decade on June 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Harry will attend several events in Birmingham, England, as the city prepares to host the 2027 Invictus Games next summer.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
John Ternus, currently head of Apple hardware engineering, will take over as CEO in September, just as Apple prepares to roll out its yearly iPhone refresh.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Michelle Yeung prepares matcha.
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Mike Winters,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
California state workers are likely to lose access to United Healthcare plans next year as CalPERS prepares to switch to Sutter Health Plan after the insurance behemoth tried to substantially increase 2027 premiums for public employees.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Running from June 11 to July 19, 13 matches will be played across the two cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the country prepares to welcome significant international crowds.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Chef Katsuya Uechi prepares a bluefin tuna at Katsuya Brentwood Celebrates A Decade on June 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Harry will attend several events in Birmingham, England, as the city prepares to host the 2027 Invictus Games next summer.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
John Ternus, currently head of Apple hardware engineering, will take over as CEO in September, just as Apple prepares to roll out its yearly iPhone refresh.
—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Michelle Yeung prepares matcha.
—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
California state workers are likely to lose access to United Healthcare plans next year as CalPERS prepares to switch to Sutter Health Plan after the insurance behemoth tried to substantially increase 2027 premiums for public employees.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 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.
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The event will temporarily move to Laurel Park with a limited crowd as Pimlico readies for 2027.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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Credo Technology Credo Technology (CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
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Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
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The legal boundaries of who qualifies as a Parsi are relatively recent for a sect that’s millennia old.
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Deutch, so great as Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater’s valentine to Godard, Nouvelle Vague, runs the gamut of emotions in this one, a performance that works on every level and a knockout that qualifies her a spot in the rom-com hall of fame alongside Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Ryan.
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Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY.
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Nolan writes and directs, reuniting with some of his frequent below-the-line collaborators including cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and composer Ludwig Göransson.
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And then someone arranges logistics and provides the weapon.
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.
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