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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
Unlike others, Granta Autonomy is no new start-up but has been preparing for a drone war for more than ten years.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Did both sides not set staffers aside after the call to prepare an identical readout of what was agreed?
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Tuchel has spent the past three months preparing for the beginning of England’s 2026 World Cup-qualifying campaign.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Did both sides not set staffers aside after the call to prepare an identical readout of what was agreed?
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Tuchel has spent the past three months preparing for the beginning of England’s 2026 World Cup-qualifying campaign.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Weldon’s position on vaccines aligns more or less with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, who appears to be readying the CDC for changes in vaccine policies.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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One day later, on March 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom banned gatherings of more than 250 people and began readying state and local governments to commandeer hotels for treatment, building on his March 4 state of emergency.—
Andrew Keatts,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies such as a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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The property is equipped with 219 heating and 103 cooling.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The former Steelers quarterback spent Thursday visiting with the Cleveland Browns and also plans to visit with the New York Giants on Friday.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut 80,000 employees by the summer.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bernstein and von Karajan's debates about their artistic methods and philosophies are underscored by musical segments, enhancing emotional depth and providing poetic resonance to their conversations.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to provide a copy of the invocation to the Supreme Court Chief Justice, all governors in addition to the highest-ranking judicial officer for every state and territory in the United States.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Last fall, Lincoln-Way Central’s Flynn Meyer qualified for the state meet in diving.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Reportedly, this expansion means about 86 percent of U.S. families will now qualify for Harvard’s financial aid.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Why Trust Southern Living Amanda Ogle is a writer for Southern Living who writes product reviews across a range of categories, including travel gear, kitchen gadgets, organization, crafting, home decor, furniture, and fashion.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit and sale, organized by Pacific Palisades native Heidi Farkash, will feature more than 250 artworks donated by San Diego County artists and art collectors, including works by James Hubbell, Italo Scanga, Larry Groff, James Aitchison, Joe Garcia and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Amazon sales rose nearly 6% during an eight-day boycott organized by an activist group, challenging the effectiveness of consumer activism against the retail giant.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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