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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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3
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
How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
By the time the final years of Bonitto’s deal arrive, the sides will either be preparing to come back to the table for another or looking to move on.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The show, starring Ricardo Gómez and Óscar Jaenada, explores the friendship between a shy young man preparing for the application tests for public office while working as a part-time taxi driver and a master bullfighter.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
That group had prepared all week with a game-changing block in mind.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
By the time the final years of Bonitto’s deal arrive, the sides will either be preparing to come back to the table for another or looking to move on.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The show, starring Ricardo Gómez and Óscar Jaenada, explores the friendship between a shy young man preparing for the application tests for public office while working as a part-time taxi driver and a master bullfighter.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
That group had prepared all week with a game-changing block in mind.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Time to ready the kitchen sink, Coach.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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They were equipped to disrupt the status quo in the top flight and forged an unexpected challenge for Champions League qualification before ultimately finishing seventh.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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That the test machines in the ballroom were 16-inch laptops (the largest mainstream size, allowing for more robust fan hardware and heatpipes/heatsinks), equipped with a generous 48GB of memory, naturally favors putting the chip’s best foot forward.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Stage two would see Gaza governed by a temporary transitional body consisting of a technocratic, apolitical committee composed of Palestinians and international members.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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This assertion that Mary was a child of a well-to-do family might have some historical validity since this text was composed at a time when the poverty and celibacy of the Holy Family had become associated with her nunlike virtue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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That would all total over 102 million metric tons of annual capacity by 2030 if all goes as planned, Sabel said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now, the organization’s Public Buildings Service, which had the most layoffs, is planning to reorganize beginning next month based on program rather than geography.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Super Bowl Halftime Show typically draws over 100 million viewers, providing unprecedented global exposure for artists and their cultural impact.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, many plant protein powders combine different sources to provide all essential amino acids, including leucine.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
28 Sep. 2025
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The athlete was training to compete in this year's Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, which are being held in Indonesia, and was projected to qualify for the next Summer Olympic Games in 2028 in Los Angeles.—
Victoria Beaule,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Around 35 million customers will qualify for payments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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There's been much written about Brett Goldstein's award-winning turn as Ted Lasso's Roy Kent and his nuanced portrayal of Louis on Shrinking, but his writing credits are just as impressive (on Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and more).—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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The film was written and directed by James Morosini and stars Morosini, Patton Oswalt and Rachel Dratch.—
Grace Smith,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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