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 product deeply hydrates and prepares her complexion for crease-free, cake-proof red carpet makeup. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026 The team has struggled to compete in recent years, going 64-98 last season, its second in its temporary home at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento as the team prepares for a move to Las Vegas. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 In Majipoor, Vision signs the client’s contract and prepares to go on, well, a vision quest into his subconscious. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026 Tens of millions have already voted, and Washington Post reporters are fanned out across the country as candidates make their final pitches and the rest of the electorate prepares to cast ballots. — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026 High school prepares students for college, handling finances and professions. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Competition for Harrison Butker Harrison Butker remains the Chiefs’ kicker as the team prepares for Sunday’s game at the Denver Broncos. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 Pieces are held together by large C clamps as the bridge prepares to slip into its twilight stage. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 As Sundance prepares to write a new legacy in Boulder, Colorado in 2027 and beyond, the film festival is bringing some hits from its past to the new home. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares

Verb

As his mega-pastor comedy series Collect & Praise readies for a December launch, influencer comedian Druski is doubling down on his relationship with Netflix.

— Peter White, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
The festival is an annual opportunity to catch the best from the global festival circuit — especially as Oscar campaign season readies for November.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of readies

Verb

Kawasaki also equips it with cruise control and KTRC, short for Kawasaki Traction Control.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
That doesn’t just ease the minds of residents, the HOA president told the Herald, but equips them with data that could be used in potential litigation.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of equips

Verb

The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of composes

Verb

Tinderholt plans to lower property taxes, fully fund law enforcement, audit county government, grow the county economy and protect election integrity.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
The company plans to submit its formal Regulatory Engagement Plan to Washington in early 2027.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

But with Ameen on violin, this dynamic is inverted, and the intermingling of their strings on the recording provides a unique tonal color.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
The model provides a baseline for understanding what a planet’s atmosphere might look like without life.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of provides

Verb

The California Department of Housing and Community Development reports that in Sacramento County, a one-person household qualifies for low-income eligibility if its income is $73,600 a year or less.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, which qualifies it to compete for the Oscar for international feature film under new Academy rules.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualifies

Verb

Therefore, Odrzywołek writes, great care must be taken when implementing the eml structure to obtain the correct results.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
The Federal Reserve writes the rules, but Senate control shapes who fills future vacancies, and congressional committees can pressure regulators through hearings and investigations.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of writes

Verb

Anthony is the executive vice president of On Location, a global leader in sports hospitality that arranges ticket packages for the Super Bowl.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
They are invited to monthly meetings where Vasquez arranges for guest speakers on topics including public relations and banking.

— Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026