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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearing up
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Kalshi is mounting its own offensive, launching an ad campaign and lobbying effort, seeking to distinguish itself from Polymarket and defend itself against allegations.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
19 May 2026 -
King cited Delta Air Lines as an example of a company that remained vocal about its values despite mounting scrutiny.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Shoppers are paying today's prices for food because of pressures and policies that are raising the costs of energy, labor, transportation and commodities – not refrigerant upgrade costs that grocers were bracing for down the road, Dalheimer said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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The continent is nonetheless bracing for a potential wider US troop drawdown expected to be announced as early as today, Politico reported.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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This means educating them on institutional-grade alternatives—such as private equity, venture capital and private credit—that may help capture an illiquidity premium.—
Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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But the Trackhouse Racing driver was in another league Sunday, schooling the stars of the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
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Report authors Illinois' high ranking in 3-year-old enrollment is a result of most states not having schooling for 3-year-olds to begin with.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Butka’s arrival continues a growing trend this offseason at Boise State, which is fortifying its inside game with taller, stronger bodies.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Think of calcium as fortifying fertilizer for your bones.—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Now, Lacayo works part-time as a counselor at Kids Architecture Program and offers tutoring sessions to current architecture students.—
Alyssa Ferro-Lloret,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ellison’s advisers were steeling for at least four more days of hard work.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
27 Feb. 2026
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And this game plan demands his best work, steeling Jarrett Stidham for the biggest challenge of his career, or any career for that matter.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Gearing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearing%20up. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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