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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
Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Nearly two decades later, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is preparing to lay its first tracks to connect Bakersfield and Merced — a portion of the original route — with a target completion of 2033.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
So instead of preparing for an upcoming real estate licensing exam, she was whisked away to an ICE holding room and then sent by bus to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
On April 14, Pioneer Denim is preparing to hold a runway show in Amsterdam featuring garments designed by Goldschmied.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
The tragedy comes as Emily and Ryan were preparing to expand their family.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations inside Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal, including a potentially devastating and dangerous mission to excavate uranium from the country.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Washington Post reported the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, citing US officials, but senior administration staff, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have downplayed such a move.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
In 2023, the company was preparing to release its GPT-4 Turbo model.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Nearly two decades later, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is preparing to lay its first tracks to connect Bakersfield and Merced — a portion of the original route — with a target completion of 2033.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
So instead of preparing for an upcoming real estate licensing exam, she was whisked away to an ICE holding room and then sent by bus to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
On April 14, Pioneer Denim is preparing to hold a runway show in Amsterdam featuring garments designed by Goldschmied.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
The tragedy comes as Emily and Ryan were preparing to expand their family.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations inside Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal, including a potentially devastating and dangerous mission to excavate uranium from the country.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Washington Post reported the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, citing US officials, but senior administration staff, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have downplayed such a move.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparing
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Just as the Artemis 2 astronauts are preparing to return home from their epic moon trip, a very different crew is readying to launch to the International Space Station.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The final week of the season will be a laboratory, readying the team for when the games count.—
Sports Columnist,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The study—drawing from more than 41 million shifts and 268 million hours worked—finds Gen Z is leading the way in poly-employment, composing more than half (55%) of those engaged in the practice.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Badauni served at Akbar’s court while composing a work deeply hostile to his patron; the text could only be privately circulated to a limited audience during Akbar’s lifetime and remained suppressed until after Jahangir’s accession in 1605.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Joint Budget Committee’s half-dozen members finished their extensive preparatory work on the annual spending plan last week.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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But diplomatic protocol ahead of a presidential visit to China usually sees either the US secretary of state or the national security advisor make a preparatory trip too, and that did not happen.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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An environmental unit, an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck, providing foam from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport were called to the scene, the department said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kelly said that could be achieved by creating a fund that would be divided up annually between qualifying cities and counties — a similar proposal to one House lawmakers approved in the original version of the protest petition bill.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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With Iran qualifying for the World Cup, Arad Ershad had visions of splurging on flights and tickets to attend one of the team’s upcoming first-round matches in Los Angeles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But why does anyone think drafting Darryn Peterson would change everything—or anything?—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Pro clubs have also gone through the first wave of free agency, and aside from quarterback Malik Willis, the Dolphins haven’t signed any player of the caliber to deter them from drafting at any other position.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Preparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparing. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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