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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
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The series, which follows elite riders preparing for the Run for a Million, where there is a $1M prize purse, aired its sixth season on CMT at the end of last year.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Muji is preparing to begin construction on a major Paris flagship within two weeks, marking a pivotal moment in the Japanese retailer’s European expansion strategy and focus on Western markets as a new engine of growth.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Activist hedge fund Saba Capital Management is preparing to swoop down on three Blue Owl Capital private credit funds, two of which recently offloaded some $1 billion of loan assets, as fears grow over software valuations and a broader liquidity squeeze in private markets.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The two powerhouses have been preparing for this game all season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Murakami, who is among five Sox players preparing to depart for the WBC, is slated to play three more Cactus League games before leaving Friday for Tokyo to join Team Japan.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
For now, Fan is preparing to head to Washington next month for the Regeneron contest.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Promotes Better Sleep Relieving some of that stress and anxiety can help relax your body and calm your mind, preparing you for a good night's sleep.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Travelers preparing to explore Mexico’s archaeological sites or beaches are encouraged to prepare carefully.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The series, which follows elite riders preparing for the Run for a Million, where there is a $1M prize purse, aired its sixth season on CMT at the end of last year.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Muji is preparing to begin construction on a major Paris flagship within two weeks, marking a pivotal moment in the Japanese retailer’s European expansion strategy and focus on Western markets as a new engine of growth.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Activist hedge fund Saba Capital Management is preparing to swoop down on three Blue Owl Capital private credit funds, two of which recently offloaded some $1 billion of loan assets, as fears grow over software valuations and a broader liquidity squeeze in private markets.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The two powerhouses have been preparing for this game all season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Murakami, who is among five Sox players preparing to depart for the WBC, is slated to play three more Cactus League games before leaving Friday for Tokyo to join Team Japan.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
For now, Fan is preparing to head to Washington next month for the Regeneron contest.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Promotes Better Sleep Relieving some of that stress and anxiety can help relax your body and calm your mind, preparing you for a good night's sleep.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparing
Verb
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Coach Chris Finch was readying his team for a season that ended in the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The region is readying for up to 650,000 visitors, and short-term rentals will be key in housing all those visitors, according to the Unified Government.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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Carmel will be equipping police vehicles with tech to assist with parking enforcement and will add two part-time officers to assist with enforcement as well.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here’s where the tough-on-crime folks will begin composing their angry emails.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lama provides an artist-friendly approach to composing materials built from layers representing distinct physical phenomena.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The administration is planning to make that clear in issuing new regulations.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The position’s duties include planning and assigning the work of custodial staff; overseeing an accurate system of inmate count; supervising the movement of employees, inmates, and visitors; and inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for the presence of contraband.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The push for college-for-all that gained momentum through the 1990s and 2000s reframed high school as a four-year college preparatory exercise.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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After studying his own practice, Licklider determined that as much as 85% of his intellectual work — such as searching for data, running calculations, testing conclusions, and synthesizing information — was fundamentally preparatory for deeper, more creative efforts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For most of Sunday, Bridgeman played golf stuck in neutral, par golf through 15 holes with nobody — not even McIlroy — truly providing pressure.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Delegates had the chance to officially endorse a party favorite, providing a major lift in a contest with the distinct lack of any obvious front-runner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Starting 52 of 53 appearances for Gabon, Bouanga has 17 goals, including a hat trick during World Cup qualifying last year.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nearly all of the seven broad AP subject areas, including English, mathematics and sciences, posted gains in qualifying scores.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Falcons, in the two years of coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot’s time working together, made a habit of drafting older players with leadership qualities.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Broncos were drafting Pat Surtain II, of course.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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