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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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2
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
Attendees will learn how to stay safe and prepare for the 2025 hurricane season.
Details: John Russo at 352-357-9692 or [email protected].
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Her 17-year-old is preparing for graduation while working as a lifeguard.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 May 2025
So each block has a director, and one block prepares and starts to shoot, then halfway [through] the other is prepping, and then starts to shoot.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Her 17-year-old is preparing for graduation while working as a lifeguard.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 May 2025
So each block has a director, and one block prepares and starts to shoot, then halfway [through] the other is prepping, and then starts to shoot.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Meanwhile, del Toro is readying his version of the Mary Shelley horror classic, Frankenstein, for release on Netflix sometime in November.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The team’s appalling record in the Premier League was extended and is worthy of fully detailing, but everyone’s immediate focus was on readying for that Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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People without air conditioning in their homes were urged to stay overnight at a friend's house equipped with cooling capabilities.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Lenovo also plans to release two more versions this year: one equipped with SteamOS, which will cost $599, and another that will use the more powerful Z2 or Z2 Pro.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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To that end, the majority of the songs Metallica performed on Saturday night were all composed and written when original members Ulrich and Hetfield were still in their 20s.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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And so yet another coalition, composed of nonprofits and advocacy groups, wrote its own petition for OpenAI’s plans to be investigated, with the aim of preventing charitable organizations from being leveraged for financial gain in the future.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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The reservation platform OpenTable reports 52% of consumers planned to go it alone at restaurants in 2025.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Holmes, a retiree in her early 70s, was grieving the death of her son at the time, so her daughter planned a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help her through the difficult period, per the filing.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The resulting tiebreak, however, provided the stage for Sabalenka to display impressive tenacity, fighting back from 3-0 to win a genuinely thrilling set that neither player deserved to lose.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Here’s who qualifies Americans believe real estate, gold are the best long-term investments The key is not to panic, Barrow said.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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The chamber has supported bills that, for example, would prioritize child care workers who qualify for a state subsidy to help pay for their own child’s care.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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McKenzie wrote and directed the cinematic exposé on the world of cryptocurrency and produced it with Giorgio Angelini.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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This culture meant that, rather than wait for Grant’s order to take effect, Jewish Washingtonians had no hesitancy about requesting meetings with the president, writing to their representatives, or trying to educate Grant to prevent any repeat of the order.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Connecticut has a chance to show a different way – to support workers who exercise their right to organize and bargain collectively by stopping discriminatory treatment of striking workers who file for state unemployment insurance.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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