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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
As the New York social scene prepares to decamp for the warmer months ahead, here’s a look at what’s new — and what not to miss — in the Hamptons this summer.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Friday's remembrance celebration holds special meaning as the city prepares to reconstruct 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Alexander Rossi prepares too drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 18, 2026.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The mission also marks a significant step in SpaceX’s effort to increase Starship’s launch cadence as the company prepares the vehicle for future Starlink deployments, NASA lunar missions, and eventual deep-space operations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Heartbroken and alone, Butcher steals the Boys’ supe-killing virus, installs it into the Vought Tower sprinkler system and prepares to launch it.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
As Inglewood prepares to host eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium, a new mural at a local high school turns a former student’s homecoming into public art.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
And as the men’s FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off in North America next month, with eight matches including the final set to be played in New Jersey, any misstep could result in commuter chaos for those hoping to attend matches.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Friday's remembrance celebration holds special meaning as the city prepares to reconstruct 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Alexander Rossi prepares too drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 18, 2026.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The mission also marks a significant step in SpaceX’s effort to increase Starship’s launch cadence as the company prepares the vehicle for future Starlink deployments, NASA lunar missions, and eventual deep-space operations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Heartbroken and alone, Butcher steals the Boys’ supe-killing virus, installs it into the Vought Tower sprinkler system and prepares to launch it.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
As Inglewood prepares to host eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium, a new mural at a local high school turns a former student’s homecoming into public art.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
And as the men’s FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off in North America next month, with eight matches including the final set to be played in New Jersey, any misstep could result in commuter chaos for those hoping to attend matches.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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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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Mercedes seemed more catchable than in the opening three races of the 2026 calendar, a blip on the radar as the team readies a bigger upgrade package for the Canadian Grand Prix this month.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Our enterprise-wide AI education and literacy program equips team members with the skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring technology adoption drives real operational change.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This insight, combined with empathy and analytical thinking, equips me to craft policies that create opportunities, guide better decisions and close loopholes for abuse.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 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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Harbaugh plans to run a grueling training camp to try to better prepare the Giants for their early season games, but reversing a decade-plus of bad organizational habits and starts might take time.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department plans to urge the City Council Finance Committee to advance the deal Monday for Arnold Day, who confessed to two separate 1991 slayings.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Instability, such as a moist, warm environment that provides the ingredients for a thunderstorm, and wind shear.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The result is a flattering second-skin finish that provides hydration without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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The show intends to follow the candidate up to the June 2 primary, then on to the November election if Pratt qualifies for one of the top two spots in a mayoral runoff, which seems likely at this point.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Who actually qualifies for these grants, though?—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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Choe writes for the Associated Press.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 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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“Prepares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepares. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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