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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
Judge prepares to sentence Combs After a brief break following Combs' statement, the court is back in session.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The four days a week in the office policy comes as the company prepares to move leadership, designers and engineers into a new world headquarters building starting later this year.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As Mazuera Arias prepares to take office — which happens in December after the general election — his family is still processing what this moment means.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Whitfield announced an immediate hiring freeze as the city prepares to miss out on millions in tax revenue next year because of state policy changes including Senate Enrolled Act 1, the tax reform plan passed by Indiana Republican lawmakers this spring.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck spoke about his breakup with former women’s basketball star Hanna Cavinder on Wednesday as the team prepares to take on Florida State.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Primary beneficiary of proceeds for the rest of the festival is The Allen School, which supports special-needs children up to age 5 and prepares them and their parents for kindergarten.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
In the sequel, the couples reunite in celebration as Marcus (White) and Angela’s (Smith) daughter prepares to tie the knot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The four days a week in the office policy comes as the company prepares to move leadership, designers and engineers into a new world headquarters building starting later this year.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As Mazuera Arias prepares to take office — which happens in December after the general election — his family is still processing what this moment means.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Whitfield announced an immediate hiring freeze as the city prepares to miss out on millions in tax revenue next year because of state policy changes including Senate Enrolled Act 1, the tax reform plan passed by Indiana Republican lawmakers this spring.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck spoke about his breakup with former women’s basketball star Hanna Cavinder on Wednesday as the team prepares to take on Florida State.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Primary beneficiary of proceeds for the rest of the festival is The Allen School, which supports special-needs children up to age 5 and prepares them and their parents for kindergarten.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
In the sequel, the couples reunite in celebration as Marcus (White) and Angela’s (Smith) daughter prepares to tie the knot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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In the hands of editor Richard Mettler, some of those fragments serve montages that interlace how the tribes prepare to defend themselves with the way Jalabzeen readies himself to attack.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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My team’s research suggests that mindfulness equips people with the psychological skills required to successfully change behavior.—
Masha Remskar,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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More evidence surfaced Friday night that Belichick plans to stay at North Carolina.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nick, the central character played by the director/co-screenwriter, certainly qualifies as one of those.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s a problem since platoon backs are not good start options versus tough matchups — this qualifies as one of those.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Copenhagen Test was created by Thomas Brandon, who also showruns, writes and executive produces the series alongside Jennifer Yale.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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Brandon created and writes The Copenhagen Test and serves as executive producer alongside co-showrunner and EP Jennifer Yale.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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The civil-rights movement, which Williams so pointedly admires, furnishes an excellent example of this.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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