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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
Unexpected flavors swirl together, from whiskey naan; samosa with jackfruit; baked lamb nachos; cheese and prune kofta; and Queens Duck, a whole roast duck that takes 45 minutes to prepare, and is carved tableside and served with a rumani pancake and tamarind hoisin.
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Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Lindor is hoping Katia gives birth on Sunday, when the team is off, but the Mets are prepared for their star shortstop to leave if need be.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
White Castle took many pains to be productive, like making its burgers square to maximize the number of burgers that could fit on a grill, and limiting its menu to only a few items, which streamlined the process of preparing, cooking and serving food.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
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Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Lindor is hoping Katia gives birth on Sunday, when the team is off, but the Mets are prepared for their star shortstop to leave if need be.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
White Castle took many pains to be productive, like making its burgers square to maximize the number of burgers that could fit on a grill, and limiting its menu to only a few items, which streamlined the process of preparing, cooking and serving food.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Other countries are also readying their own countertariffs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Caine sought to assure lawmakers of his approach to readying the nation for future wars.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Apr. 2025
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Schools must be equipped and required to implement best practices with fidelity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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At its core, WTR equips organizations with the tools to detect and monitor cultural shifts, ensuring that businesses don’t just survive but thrive in global markets.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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To add insult to injury, the NCAA does not plan on paying the full amount in cash.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The original start date was planned earlier, and the season would have been much easier to work in.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of its services are provided in person, either at centers and schools or in-home.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, what determines the criteria for ‘Britishness,’ which organizations would qualify for funding, why would a fund be better placed to determine what audiences want to watch, which individuals would be expected to allocate funding, how would the funding be spent?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Buoyed by ending the club’s 70-year wait for a major trophy in the Carabao Cup final last month, they are refocused on finishing high enough to qualify for a second Champions League campaign in three seasons.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 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.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Cookbooks written from Syria to Spain featured the dish.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Diaz’s sister-in-law organized a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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