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as in readies
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 equips
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 composes
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 plans
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 prepares
Instead of boiling the pasta in a pot of water, Drummond prepares this in a large ovenproof skillet; cooking it in a blend of chicken broth and cream—then topping that with grated Gruyère cheese.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
During this phase, your body prepares an egg to be released from your ovaries.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
The follicular phase is when your body prepares for ovulation.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
The follicular phase is followed by the luteal phase, which is when your body prepares to support a potential pregnancy.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Womble highlighted how building leadership skills in real world change management prepares educators and leaders to adapt to rapid advancements and implement innovative strategies seamlessly.
—Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The pious townspeople eat food for sustenance, not enjoyment, and for over a decade Babette dutifully prepares a rather drab-looking bread soup for the sisters, per their instructions.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Johnson could be the solution for Los Angeles as the team prepares for the playoffs.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
And as the team prepares for its first appearance in the NCAA Division III playoff semifinals since Margraff guided the 2018 squad to similar heights, continuing Margraff’s legacy is one of the program’s top priorities.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
During this phase, your body prepares an egg to be released from your ovaries.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
The follicular phase is when your body prepares for ovulation.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
The follicular phase is followed by the luteal phase, which is when your body prepares to support a potential pregnancy.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Womble highlighted how building leadership skills in real world change management prepares educators and leaders to adapt to rapid advancements and implement innovative strategies seamlessly.
—Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The pious townspeople eat food for sustenance, not enjoyment, and for over a decade Babette dutifully prepares a rather drab-looking bread soup for the sisters, per their instructions.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Johnson could be the solution for Los Angeles as the team prepares for the playoffs.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
And as the team prepares for its first appearance in the NCAA Division III playoff semifinals since Margraff guided the 2018 squad to similar heights, continuing Margraff’s legacy is one of the program’s top priorities.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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Hosting workshops or webinars featuring experts in child mental health equips parents with tools to recognize distress and manage screen time effectively.Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Incorporating executive function and social skills training into adolescents' education equips them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of adult life, fostering independence and resilience.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Employee education, gap analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat mitigation, and having up-to-date resilience plans to react to incidents are all part of this watchful approach.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the spirit of giving, new Mets outfielder Juan Soto plans to give some of the $765 million back to members of the community in New York and the Dominican Republic.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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This adjustment in deadlines provides companies with the necessary breathing room to ensure compliance without compromising the integrity of the beneficial ownership reporting framework.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The program provides participants opportunities to express their emotions and fears, working with professional organizations to facilitate deep sessions that help members process these feelings.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rudolph proved popular, writes Smithsonian.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the program notes, Abraham, who is forty-seven, writes about aging, the fragility of memory, and his father’s early-onset dementia.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
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Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
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Tensions mount further as the second half begins, in 1953, and Harrison arranges for Erzsébet and Zsófia to be reunited with László, at last, in Doylestown.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nomad Greenland also arranges village visits, archaeological sites, sampling local delicacies, sled dog encounters, and indigenous storytelling.Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lee Jung-jae says his measure of success for his own performance is telegraphing the complex morality of his character, as Gi-hun constantly calculates the correctness of his choices.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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For example, if multiple VCs have invested in the same company at different stages, the model calculates a score for each VC based on their specific investment and level of participation.TrueBridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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