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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
The decision comes amid a rising trade war between the United States and China as the Biden Administration prepares to leave office.
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David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Moving to cloud platforms and scalable storage solutions prepares businesses for AI.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
At 15-1, the game is a footnote as the team prepares for its bye in the first round of the playoffs.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Incorporating role-play, multimedia and online platforms offers a more immersive and practical experience that better prepares students for real-world language use.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Moving to cloud platforms and scalable storage solutions prepares businesses for AI.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
At 15-1, the game is a footnote as the team prepares for its bye in the first round of the playoffs.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Incorporating role-play, multimedia and online platforms offers a more immersive and practical experience that better prepares students for real-world language use.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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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Salesforce, another investor, plans to use first-party data and AI to make the shopping experience even more personalized.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the rather generous sign-up bonus, Caesars Palace periodically provides ongoing promotions for returning players.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The rule book also provides several examples of defenseless players, but there is still plenty of room for interpretation.Giovanni Malloy, 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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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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This round comes at a key moment for the city’s urban core where, with a budget around $7 million, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership arranges security and cleaning services, pursues economic development efforts and funds homeless outreach, among other things.Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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So whenever a guest books a room, the concierge team arranges a call to learn what a visitor wants from their vacation.Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 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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“Prepares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepares. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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