as in prepares
to make ready in advance
the cooking time is considerably shortened if you've prepped the chicken the night before
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Recent Examples of preps
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
Students will graduate with a doctorate of medicine which preps them to become physicians.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Before 2025 comes to a close, the shoe will undergo yet another significant upgrade which preps it for wet weather.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Tammie Souza, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Students will graduate with a doctorate of medicine which preps them to become physicians.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Before 2025 comes to a close, the shoe will undergo yet another significant upgrade which preps it for wet weather.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Charge all devices, preps for pets, prep for school closings and virtual learning.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preps
Verb
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The ban will remain in place while the government prepares to appeal, said Haroon Siddique in The Guardian.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
21 Feb. 2026
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This cleanup not only enhances your lawn's appearance but also prepares it for healthy, robust growth as warmer days approach.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ski schools were created for a reason.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Jewish schools, summer camps, and youth programs have helped preserve traditions while also encouraging young people to take pride in their heritage.—
Jason Touvi,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Preps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preps. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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