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as in readying
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 equipping
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 composing
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 planning
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 preparing
Erin Jones, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Training Leaders Before Scaling Tools One of Ingka’s most significant choices was preparing leaders before rolling out technology.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The film opens in theaters Friday and follows the first lady preparing to return to the White House after her husband won re-election, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Reports say Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has gone underground, suggesting the country may be preparing for military action.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
What was the process like talking to Nick Yarris in preparing for your role in ‘Fear of 13’?
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Refund Approved – The IRS approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Rani, who was thirty-two, had been preparing for motherhood for a long time.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Training Leaders Before Scaling Tools One of Ingka’s most significant choices was preparing leaders before rolling out technology.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The film opens in theaters Friday and follows the first lady preparing to return to the White House after her husband won re-election, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Reports say Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has gone underground, suggesting the country may be preparing for military action.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
What was the process like talking to Nick Yarris in preparing for your role in ‘Fear of 13’?
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Refund Approved – The IRS approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Rani, who was thirty-two, had been preparing for motherhood for a long time.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparing
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As well as cheeky possums and young kestrels readying to make their first flight, this year’s gallery also includes images that ask bigger questions about the human impact on the planet.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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There is a man that works there readying the breakfast buffet.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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What readers are saying The comments express skepticism about the effectiveness of equipping federal immigration officers in Minneapolis with body cameras, emphasizing concerns about whether the cameras will be turned on and if the footage will be accessible.—
Alec Dent,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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That begins with equipping parents and families with resources and education to recognize when a child is struggling, while also strengthening family and community involvement so challenges can be identified early.—
Carlos Curbelo,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite the show being about London’s high society, the production team used the row of terrace houses composing the famed Royal Crescent to depict the exterior of the Featherington household.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Due to the Los Angeles wildfires, he was trapped in Montana for a week without plans and started composing before the film had even officially secured a financing deal.—
Matthew Huff,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company has a location in north Fort Worth in the Alliance area, and is planning a second Cowtown store in the Walsh area along Interstate 20.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Mandelson also appeared to tip off Epstein that the European Union was planning a €500 billion bailout to prop up the euro, also in the wake of the financial crisis.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Within Orthodox circles in Argentina, preparatory stages for conversion may take place in the country, but the beit din, or rabbinical court, that validates them operates in Israel.—
Juan Melamed,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Countries have been working through many of those questions at preparatory meetings, with a final session scheduled for late March.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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But in January, with Ball dishing, Brandon Miller rolling, Miles Bridges dunking, Diabate rebounding and rookie Kon Knueppel providing some of everything, the Hornets have looked formidable.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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According to Jared Weiss, Spurs beat writer for The Athletic, the group has quickly evolved into a civic movement, engaging in local charity work and providing emotional support to fans facing health issues.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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With the snow and ice cleared from the track and grandstands, drivers have zoomed around the North Carolina short track built in Bowman Gray Stadium — a multi-use facility that also hosts Winston-Salem State University football games — and went through practice and qualifying without a hitch.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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Now, out-of-pocket premiums are capped at roughly 10% of annual income for qualifying consumers.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wolf and Schneider will likely always believe in drafting and developing.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Paramount is drafting some new release dates for a number of its films.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Preparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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