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Recent Examples of gear up
One of the biggest games of the year so far, almost certainly the biggest, Monster Hunter Wilds is gearing up for launch on Friday, February 28.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The Blackpink singer is gearing up for the release of her debut solo album Ruby on March 7, and the Florida rapper is fresh off of her Best Rap Album win at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Fans gear up for Moyes’ return (Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Moyes walked into a club at a miserably low ebb.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé is gearing up for what could be another record-breaking tour with Cowboy Carter in 2025, while continuing to solidify her status as one of the wealthiest entertainers in the world.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The Blackpink singer is gearing up for the release of her debut solo album Ruby on March 7, and the Florida rapper is fresh off of her Best Rap Album win at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Fans gear up for Moyes’ return (Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Moyes walked into a club at a miserably low ebb.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé is gearing up for what could be another record-breaking tour with Cowboy Carter in 2025, while continuing to solidify her status as one of the wealthiest entertainers in the world.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear up
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With the leadership transition and mounting financial strain, parents rightly fear their children will pay the price.—
Sendhil Revuluri,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump's administration began mass firings of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees on Friday, a move that comes just weeks after a fatal midair collision in Washington, D.C., and as concerns mount over air traffic control staffing shortages.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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In its public communications, DOGE has told aspiring applicants to steel themselves for a grueling sprint.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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President Trump’s administration deepened its pressure campaign on government employees to resign before a Thursday deadline, rattling and angering a civil service steeling itself for a prolonged battle with Elon Musk and his ongoing foray into the federal bureaucracy.—
Michael C. Bender,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Teams can fortify position groups in multiple ways, but the Vikings are going to have to lean heavily on their salary cap space this offseason.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Angel City, which is based in Los Angeles, is seeking to fortify its revenue streams, with sponsorships an important component of its long-term financial health.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Stanford educated Soubhik Dawn, a two-time founder and seasoned product management professional, understands the abyss that confronts many job seekers.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The organization works with Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, a non-governmental group that promotes and protects human rights in the country, to educate state bodies, such as the Nigerian military, on the experiences of trans Nigerians.—
Damisola Sulaiman,
The Dial,
20 Feb. 2025
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Our central defensive partnership is amongst the best hut still prone to silly mistakes and they got schooled by Isak on more than one occasion.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Microsoft, on the cusp of its 50th anniversary and schooled by its antitrust fight more than two decades ago, is arguably tech’s savviest player on policy issues, with a strong lobbying arm and executives who have nurtured contacts in both political parties.—
Karen Weise,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Meet the Champion Who Memorized 80 Numbers in 13.5 Seconds Civilians, too, are bracing for the fight.—
Olha Konovalova,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Behind the scenes in Washington, officials are bracing for the summit to come together at the same breakneck speed at which the dynamic between Russia and the U.S. had changed over the course of the last several days.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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More change is still on the horizon, with a final ruling on a $2.78-billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conference set for April and USC readying to distribute $20.5 million in revenue to its athletes this fall if the House vs. NCAA settlement is approved.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Next Chapter Sonos is reportedly readying a new video streaming box designed to expand its reach deeper into the home theater marketplace.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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During this period, borrowers should prepare for potential changes in their repayment plans and consider alternative options.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Gear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear%20up. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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