How to Use prep in a Sentence

prep

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• Painting a room involves a lot of prep.
• There was a lot of prep, and there was a lot of time spent with the babies.
  — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2023
• There was also a leak at the chicken prep sink by the cooks line.
  — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2024
• They are paid for the extra class and then do prep work on their own time.
  — Jenny Vrentas, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
• The point is to save you time, not only in the meal prep, but also in the planning.
  — Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 17 Nov. 2023
• The prep usually takes under 15 minutes—and then the ice box does the rest of the work.
  — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 22 June 2023
• The flat top could easily be used for food prep or just to set out snacks.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
• The secret to the best dressing, as noted in this recipe, is to start the prep work two days in advance.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
• In the final game of his prep career, the senior finished with a game-high 31 points.
  — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Mar. 2023
• Skip the leeks and use a diced onion instead, for easier prep.
  — Emily Weinstein, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023
• This time around, the threat to the tax prep industry is what the IRS has called a direct file option.
  — Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 25 Sep. 2023
• Plus, the prep gets your little ones involved in the kitchen, and that kabob adds an extra layer of fun!
  — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
• How did the cast and team prep for the series given its tricky subject matter?
  — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
• The recipe prep starts with coating the bottom of the pan with a layer of panko to help absorb some of the grease during the cooking process.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
• This additional work adds to your overall prep load and time spent in the kitchen.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
• Place each of these in small prep bowls, or arrange them on a cutting board or platter.
  — Jim Webster, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
• Who was the Milwaukee area's top prep athlete last week?
  — Michael Whitlow, Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
• But there’s so much that he’s already given you that there’s not a great amount of prep that’s needed.
  — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2024
• Women spent more than twice the amount of time on meal prep and cleanup than men — 52 minutes vs. 25 minutes.
  — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
• Joan Moon, 77, a Ladera Heights Realtor, purchased a prep course for the test, studied hard and failed.
  — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2023
• The festive colors and quick prep time make this crunchy slaw the perfect no-cook side for your party food line-up.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
• And with only 15 minutes of hands-on time, this dessert won't put a dent in your Thanksgiving prep.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
• Large fold-out shelves on both sides provide plenty of area for all your cooking prep.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
• Note: To trim the prep time, get a mix of celery, onion and carrot from the supermarket salad bar.
  — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Just plop them on a baking sheet and use for roasting, baking, and other food prep.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
• All told, our recipe still takes just 20 minutes of prep, and 1/2 hour total, and the resulting dish is a pleasure to eat.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 25 Mar. 2023
• And, of course, there’s an imbalance among kids who have test prep and tutoring and those who don’t.
  — Vulture, 22 Nov. 2023
• With just 15 minutes of active prep time, this recipe is quick and easy to whip up for a lazy weekend or Sunday brunch.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
• The equipment is set up onsite in a classroom and the shorter 15-minute circuit takes place during their prep time.
  — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
• Calling for just eight ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep time, this recipe is a no-brainer to make during the warmer spring and summer months.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024

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prep

2 of 2 verb

• She spent all night prepping for the test.
• The runners are prepping themselves for the race.
• It took me about 20 minutes to prep the vegetables.
• The secret to how the singer preps for a big day on set?
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
• To prep them for cooking, trim and discard the tip of the stems.
  — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
• Fill gouges and cracks with filler, then sand to prep it for paint.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2023
• And most start in high school, not middle school, to prep their kids for the process.
  — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2023
• What’s the best way to use a face mask? Don’t forget to prep the skin first.
  — elle.com, 22 Apr. 2023
• To enhance the look of your lips, Guth says to start with a clear lip balm to prime and prep the area.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 23 Aug. 2023
• The stunning pot can fit up to 7.25 quarts, which is plenty large enough to prep soup for the week.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2022
• To prep for the evening, Roszak first got out her shears, giving Stone’s hair a fresh new shape.
  — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
• Having the right tools to prep your nails can make all the difference.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 31 Dec. 2022
• Here’s how to prep food for camping like a pro and make mealtime a breeze.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 5 June 2023
• Just keep trying to prep the movie and hope that the two sides will resolve things.
  — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 June 2023
• Miguel spends hours removing the spikes from the fresh pitaya to prep the fruit for the paletas and ice cream.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2023
• The three outfit changes and multiple events took a long time to prep for.
  — Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
• There are many other ways to prep this salad ahead of time.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2023
• Feel free to prep this casserole ahead and store it in the freezer for busy weeknights.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
• The news shocks the DC and Hawai'i agents who are gathered in the big orange room to prep for Harding's party.
  — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2023
• This is all very helpful to prep for Sunday, thank you.
  — Marc Hirsh, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2023
• These snacks have the ideal amount of high-energy carbs that are tasty and easy to prep.
  — Natalie Rizzo, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023
• Ahead, our 16 favorite looks, and the exact products artists used to prep and craft them.
  — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Jan. 2023
• Penn State will have extra time to prep with an off week before that matchup.
  — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 27 Sep. 2022
• Step 5: Prep the surfaces Good prep work starts with a thorough cleaning.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Feb. 2023
• Sync the grill with the Spark app on your phone, then go inside, prep your food, make a drink, and the app will tell you when your grill is hot to trot.
  — Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022
• The piercer will first clean and prep your skin, using a sterile, single-use pen to mark the spot of your piercing.
  — Madeleine Burry, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
• Before filming got underway in Baton Rouge, the four trained in the ring for months to prep for the movie.
  — Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
• Most Green Chef recipes are ready in about 30 minutes, although some may take a bit longer to prep or cook.
  — Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2023
• Today’s great reads How Jimmy Kimmel preps for the Oscars and why the end of his talk show may be near.
  — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
• Simply bake thin slices of salami in the oven until browned, prep the dip, and devour this big-game appetizer recipe.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024