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as in to ready
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 to equip
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 to compose
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 to plan
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 prepare
During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
After a journey spanning about 4.5 days, Athena arrived in lunar orbit Monday (March 3), where the spacecraft and Intuitive Machines operators in mission control have continued preparing the lander for its descent to the surface.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Three years ago, Payton McNabb was an all-star high school athlete, one of the best, preparing for a future in college sports.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Ash Wednesday Francis’ treatment continues as the Vatican prepares for Lent, the solemn period beginning with Ash Wednesday and leading up to Easter on April 20.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
After a journey spanning about 4.5 days, Athena arrived in lunar orbit Monday (March 3), where the spacecraft and Intuitive Machines operators in mission control have continued preparing the lander for its descent to the surface.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Three years ago, Payton McNabb was an all-star high school athlete, one of the best, preparing for a future in college sports.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Ash Wednesday Francis’ treatment continues as the Vatican prepares for Lent, the solemn period beginning with Ash Wednesday and leading up to Easter on April 20.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Weldon’s position on vaccines aligns more or less with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, who appears to be readying the CDC for changes in vaccine policies.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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One day later, on March 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom banned gatherings of more than 250 people and began readying state and local governments to commandeer hotels for treatment, building on his March 4 state of emergency.—
Andrew Keatts,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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These ships are equipped with ramps that can quickly load, transport, and unload tanks and other heavy equipment in wartime.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Haunting images of the Titanic first made headlines in 1985 when Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s ROV, Argo, equipped with high-resolution cameras and sonar, located the wreck at a staggering depth of 12,500 feet.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The former Steelers quarterback spent Thursday visiting with the Cleveland Browns and also plans to visit with the New York Giants on Friday.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona also plans to vote against the continuing resolution.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bernstein and von Karajan's debates about their artistic methods and philosophies are underscored by musical segments, enhancing emotional depth and providing poetic resonance to their conversations.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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For young staffers, the magazines were life-making, paternalistic institutions, providing support both in and out of the office.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Florida, which has won eight of its past nine games, qualified for the NCAA Tournament last year as a No. 7 seed after missing the tournament the previous two years.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Workers who qualify for more sophisticated jobs in the industry should not find much of a problem, the forecast suggested.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Why Trust Southern Living Amanda Ogle is a writer for Southern Living who writes product reviews across a range of categories, including travel gear, kitchen gadgets, organization, crafting, home decor, furniture, and fashion.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit and sale, organized by Pacific Palisades native Heidi Farkash, will feature more than 250 artworks donated by San Diego County artists and art collectors, including works by James Hubbell, Italo Scanga, Larry Groff, James Aitchison, Joe Garcia and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Amazon sales rose nearly 6% during an eight-day boycott organized by an activist group, challenging the effectiveness of consumer activism against the retail giant.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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