preps 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of prep

preps

2 of 2

noun

plural of prep

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of preps
Verb
Not to be missed are the ritual baths, a 30- to 60-minute water circuit with an aroma bath, Swiss shower, plunge pool, and Jacuzzi that preps the mind and body for ultimate relaxation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 In the spacecraft hangar where Fox McCloud preps his ship, a small rocket descends on the launch pad. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026 Bree preps herself — with a few PB&Js, of course— and goes through at Inverness to warn her mother of her imminent death. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026 Merit’s moisturizer not only hydrates but also preps the skin for radiant, never-greasy makeup. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025 As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up. — Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025 The YouTuber preps the helicopter, checks the instruments, and takes off, enjoying the freedom of ultralight flight while relying on just a few controls. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025 The actress and singer has inked a new record deal with Atlantic Records, the label announced on Tuesday, as Duff preps her first record in a decade since releasing her fifth album Breathe In. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Charge all devices, preps for pets, prep for school closings and virtual learning. — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preps
Verb
  • The opening of the new facility comes as Merck prepares for the upcoming loss of exclusivity of Keytruda, which is one of the world's top-selling drugs and is widely viewed as the backbone of modern cancer treatment.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The in-progress development notably includes insurance company Lockton’s future global headquarters in a new 176-foot tower as the firm prepares to move to Leawood from Country Club Plaza.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The company’s facilities include kindergartens, schools and technical training institutes, with more on the way.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • By Sunday morning, police had detained 117 people across Poland for carrying knives or other dangerous weapons, or for threatening to attack schools or fellow students.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

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“Preps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preps. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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