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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
While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers prepare to face off in Super Bowl LVIII, another epic matchup is stealing hearts across America.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Rolls-Royce, while still preparing for a transition to EVs, is also pragmatic in its approach.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2025
The program, which played a vital role in distributing information during the pandemic, has helped prepare vulnerable communities for major disasters by partnering with community groups and local governments.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Catherine recalled preparing her sister’s coffee and putting one of the headache pills on the saucer next to the cup.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Rolls-Royce, while still preparing for a transition to EVs, is also pragmatic in its approach.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2025
The program, which played a vital role in distributing information during the pandemic, has helped prepare vulnerable communities for major disasters by partnering with community groups and local governments.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Catherine recalled preparing her sister’s coffee and putting one of the headache pills on the saucer next to the cup.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Hendricks was a 19-year-old student athletic trainer on the field readying coolers of Gatorade for the football players while watching the pregame ceremony.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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With Endeavor’s grant, Institute for Therapy through the Arts has a year to ready its clinic for Medicaid certification.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Any concern outside the club over whether Liverpool are sufficiently equipped for the challenges ahead isn’t shared by those within.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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As reported in the Tribune after 2024’s festival, this summer’s event will have a second stage, more staff, additional entrances and larger grounds with a dance zone equipped for additional performances, DJ sets, and perreo along with more food vendors, bars, live-stream screens, seating and shade.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Certainly great pains must have been taken to compose that statement, which says little, but to be more direct means further acknowledgment of some vile sentiments.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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Outside, the home presents roofing composed of tar and gravel materials.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Travel in the area could be very difficult, and commuters are advised to plan for hazardous conditions on roads, including Highways 3, 96, 138, 42, and I-5.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The layoffs in Pleasanton represent about 35% of the staffing reductions that Workday is planning worldwide, which equate to 8.5% of the company’s global workforce, Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach stated in a note to company employees.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Her presence provides the episode’s jump scare, adding to the menace of Irving’s dream.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Return provided a world big enough to encompass both the lo-fi hijinks of the Twin Peaks sheriff’s department and the utter darkness of hell on Earth.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Friday’s loss pushed Miami down a spot in the Eastern standings, to seventh, which would mean needing to qualify for a playoff spot through the play-in for a third consecutive year.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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With fewer students qualifying for these programs, less staff and other resources will be needed.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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Denzel Washington let slip that writer-director Ryan Coogler is currently writing him a role for the third entry in the superhero series, while a recent report asserted that Marvel is considering recasting the role of T'Challa, which was indelibly played by the late Chadwick Boseman.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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In his more than two decades of writing about the world of sports, he’s chronicled everything from high school rodeo to a major league baseball no-hitter to the Super Bowl to the Finals.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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Also, waiting in the wings is the Orlando Dreamers group, organized by the late Orlando Magic CEO Pat Williams and Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, who’ve working tirelessly to bring major league baseball to the Magic Kingdom.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The actresses further claimed that many of the outfits worn during their recent joint appearances have not been organized.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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