Thesaurus results for PREPARES

prepares

verb

present tense third-person singular of prepare

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 The leadership changes and restructuring come as the opera company prepares for a new season. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 The electoral council then prepares a voter list, which is posted at the entrance to polling stations, and only citizens whose names appear on the list are eligible to cast a ballot. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Gonzalez said more stations in the southern Blue Line corridor, which extends to Cosumnes River College, will close later this year as RT prepares the stations for the new trains to enter service in 2027. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 The latest announcement comes as Dangote — owned by Africa’s richest man — gears up for a $4 billion IPO this year and prepares further projects, including a major refinery in East Africa. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Movement that prepares the body for rest rather than revving it up is the goal. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Spencer Platt | Getty Images Comcast's second-quarter results on Thursday showcased strength at NBCUniversal — particularly in its TV and film units — as the company prepares to split its media and broadband businesses apart. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Scenario planning prepares organizations for the moment reality changes. — Christine Guzman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Yet as Lionel Messi’s club prepares to restart its season Wednesday after the conclusion of the World Cup, the Herons’ performance off the pitch might be even better. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026

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Verb

The new Meta frames arrive as Apple readies its own smart glasses, expected late next year.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 June 2026
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

Definition of readies

Verb

Across the aisle on the entry side, the compact kitchen block equips trailer cooks with a dual-burner gas stove with hard lid, rectangular sink, 59-L fridge and two wing-like worktops - one that folds down and one that removes and stores away.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Digital transformation succeeds when technology complements people and equips them with new skills, rather than creating uncertainty or resistance to change.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of equips

Verb

With 35 years of international experience in the industry, Vignati plans to build more partnerships worldwide to create more visibility and opportunities for artists, audiences and the Charlotte community.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
According to The Hill, plans to participate in an opening ceremony for a new bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit have been canceled.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

Investigative genetic genealogy provides lead Investigators uploaded the DNA profile of the unknown woman into CODIS, the national law enforcement database, but couldn’t come up with a match.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Earlier this summer, the commission also voted to rescind approximately 40-year-old affirmative-action guidance, with Lucas emphasizing that Title VII provides equal protections to every individual.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of provides

Verb

Goodman, third in the majors with 30 home runs, including 18 on the road, obviously qualifies for that list.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Industry standards have yet to coalesce around a consistent set of principles regarding what qualifies as a vulnerability that needs fixing, how disclosure should work and whether customers need to be notified.

— Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of qualifies

Verb

Trump’s selling Wall Street early access to his Truth Social posts is ethically repugnant, but may be legal, columnist Michael Hiltzik writes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Daan Struyven writes that Brent crude oil might rise back above $120 per barrel in the 4th quarter if Hormuz remains disrupted.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 23 July 2026