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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Relevance

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 home search comes as second lady Usha Vance prepares to give birth to her fourth child, a baby boy, later this month. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026 Airport improvements, venue upgrades, transportation projects and housing plans are steadily moving forward as the city prepares to welcome athletes, media and visitors from around the world. — Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Set across several periods, the film begins in Paris in 2024, as Mara prepares to testify before France’s National Assembly and finally speak publicly about her case. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026 Typically, the city of Miami search-and-rescue team prepares for a minimum of two weeks for work in disaster zones. — Ella Moore july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 Instead, the reconstructed launch pad will be capable of supporting horizontal rocket stage integration operations as Blue Origin prepares to introduce an even bigger and more powerful version of the New Glenn rocket. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Summer House earned its first Emmy as filming for Season 11 prepares to start. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026 Site preparation is underway, with land clearing and leveling completed as the company prepares for commercial equipment deliveries expected later this year. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 As the United States prepares to celebrate its milestone birthday on Saturday, patriotic festivities and commemorations have been underway for over a year, with America 250 events taking place across the country. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares

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

The club also plans to build a training facility for both the men’s and women’s team to use.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Paxton’s campaign declined to elaborate on which debates Paxton plans to participate in and whether they’ll be televised.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

The ceremony begins with intention setting that provides a context for the physical treatment that will follow.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
That economic mobility is also why WeBuild is focused on homeownership and provides financial literacy classes.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of provides

Verb

Secord writes that this gave a wider audience access to botanical illustrations.

— Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2026
Travel + Leisure readers just named four North Carolina resorts among the best places to stay in the South, writes Simone — and every single one sits in the mountains.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026