PREPARING Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

preparing 1 of 2

adjective

as in introducing

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preparing

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verb

present participle of prepare

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

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There was nothing fluky about the victory Western Michigan was preparing to celebrate. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 But then again, Smith has been preparing for this for a while. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation through its Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office, the research team is now preparing the next phase of the project. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 That’s when employers begin preparing for the fourth quarter and the holiday season, bringing more demand for workers in areas including retail and transportation and warehousing. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Gemini's agents can assist with contract review and redlining, legal and policy research, regulatory monitoring, drafting NDAs, preparing documents for redaction, creating contracting playbooks and handling data-subject access requests. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Iranian forces were preparing to fire rockets from Larak Island, in the country’s south, that would have dispersed sea mines into the strait, said Navy Capt. — Alex Horton, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2026 The players would gather on the field by the dozens, whether preparing for a practice, a game or, say, a state championship. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparing

Adjective

Baniewicz was hired by Bishop Miege in 2023 after serving nearly 14 years as president of Maur Hill-Mount Academy, a college preparatory boarding school in Atchison.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Prince Gabriel, 22, completed a one-year preparatory course at the National Mathematics & Science College in England before graduating from the Royal Military Academy of Belgium.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of preparatory

Verb

By then the glacier would have received a fresh coating of snow, the sea temperature would be falling again and the residents of Svalbard would be readying themselves for the long polar night.

— Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
Democrats are also readying a major push to encourage voters to cast their ballots early and in person.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of readying

Verb

His throw to Jordan Allen was the best yet, with a scramble to get away from a horde of defenders, then composing himself and finding Allen in the middle of the field for a 23-yard gain, giving the Jackets first-and-goal.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Salesforce also unveiled Claudeforce , which allows salespeople to use Anthropic's Claude to tap customer data stored in Salesforce and perform tasks such as composing emails and updating records.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of composing

Verb

Scenario planning moves from an annual event to a quarterly discipline.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The festival will also open one day earlier than in previous years, on Tuesday, October 6, giving audiences greater flexibility in planning their visits and screenings.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of planning

Adjective

The judge issued his ruling at the conclusion of a court session Tuesday, which continued the preliminary hearing that was largely held over a week in early July before a nearly two-month recess to prepare for closing arguments.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
The prosecution and defense both gave closing arguments Tuesday during the second preliminary hearing since July, which is a limited purpose proceeding held for a judge to determine whether the charges are justified.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of preliminary

Verb

The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The cores or plugs removed from the lawn during aeration actually increase the success of overseeding by providing more direct contact between the seeds and the soil.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of providing

Verb

Investment losses aren’t considered qualifying life-changing events and generally won’t qualify you for an IRMAA recalculation.

— Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Best Buy is another place to check before making a big purchase, with up to 45% off select major appliances, plus additional savings on qualifying appliance packages and laundry pairs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026