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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
Shannon Felton Spence noted that meetings between the heir and the president are essential, especially as William prepares to be king.
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.
—Alejandra Rubio, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
As Swift prepares to resume her Eras Tour and Kelce gears up for another NFL season, fans will be watching closely for any signs of rings, wedding bells, or baby announcements.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
The inflation data will be closely watched by the British government as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves prepares to later on Wednesday update lawmakers on her spending and taxation plans, as well as the nation’s economic outlook.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
The news comes as the museum prepares for a change in leadership following the retirement of its longtime director Marla Price.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Each team prepares something special, with full line-ups announced and red, white, and blue bunting hanging from the grandstands.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In the North, where a rebel army prepares to march on London, the statesman has become a monster with which to scare children.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
With its broad exposure to organizational strategy and operations, the role prepares individuals for subsequent top leadership positions across multiple functions.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.
—Alejandra Rubio, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
As Swift prepares to resume her Eras Tour and Kelce gears up for another NFL season, fans will be watching closely for any signs of rings, wedding bells, or baby announcements.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
The inflation data will be closely watched by the British government as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves prepares to later on Wednesday update lawmakers on her spending and taxation plans, as well as the nation’s economic outlook.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
The news comes as the museum prepares for a change in leadership following the retirement of its longtime director Marla Price.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Each team prepares something special, with full line-ups announced and red, white, and blue bunting hanging from the grandstands.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In the North, where a rebel army prepares to march on London, the statesman has become a monster with which to scare children.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
With its broad exposure to organizational strategy and operations, the role prepares individuals for subsequent top leadership positions across multiple functions.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Earning a medical, law, or business administration degree often equips students for high-earning careers (and, in many cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt).—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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While the area will open initially as open space, Parks and Recreation plans to solicit feedback, a process that will inform how officials develop the park further.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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As Forbes retail contributor Kiri Masters writes, the de minimis law allows direct-to-consumer platforms like Temu to potentially avoid tariffs on individual shipments up to $800 per day, while traditional retailers and sellers importing in bulk would face the full impact.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Santana writes for the Associated Press.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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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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Foreign leaders are invited to visit the King on the advice and at the request of the British government through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which also arranges overseas travel.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Pulling away from inside the prison's walls, the camera arranges the harsh structure against the lush rolling hills and glimmering water of the Hudson River Valley.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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With this demographic information, the pension planner calculates how much can go into the plan for executives and owners and how much will have to go in for the employees each year to pass IRS testing.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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One is a longstanding dispute over how the Office of Personnel Management calculates the Postal Service's liabilities for pre-1970 pension benefits.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Prepares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepares. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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