gears up

Definition of gears upnext
present tense third-person singular of gear up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gears up
Verb
  • Waymo mounts its sensors on Jaguar SUVs.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
  • With the precision of a great documentarian and the pace of an expert thriller director, Howard mounts an enviably well-rounded procedural dramatization of a story that captivated headlines in 2018.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The same can’t be said for Pidgeon, a waifish Michigan native who attended two prestigious drama schools back-to-back—Interlochen Arts Academy and Carnegie Mellon—and was cast in the Amazon Prime series The Wilds straight out of school.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Sales of the $6 tickets will be used to fund performances for students at Title I schools.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed a second death from last weekend's winter storm as the state braces for more extreme weather in the coming days.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • New Hampshire New Hampshire Public Radio has resources for finding shelters and staying safe as the state braces for extreme cold, including temperatures of -30 and wind gusts of up to 100 miles per hour.
    Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • As the restaurant prepares to close its doors after 16 years, Hall and Glynn describe the workplace as more than just a job.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Beyond aesthetics, the $11 formula fortifies your fingernails, no matter how damaged.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • An acronym for Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment, SALUTE is a mnemonic device that typically instructs soldiers how to systematically track details about enemies.
    Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • If your dish fills quickly with water, replace the cap and empty the dish, instructs Thomas.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Simon Makin, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The Alzheimer’s Association educates the public that finding Alzheimer’s disease early is key to getting them information, care and support quickly.
    Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The questionnaire gathers details about blood type, chronic health issues, age, name, and contact information.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
  • As 2026 gathers steam, Boatwright is steering into this clientele.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Gears up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gears%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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