1
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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2
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
Amenities: Restaurant, bar, pool, private beach, shuttle beach service, spa, fitness center, kid’s club
Insider’s Tip: Have the chef prepare you a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Other Honduran immigrants are also preparing to return.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
They should also be prepared to have access to electricity or water cut off for days or weeks.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Some observers insist Moscow could be prepared to launch more limited assaults on NATO soil as little as six months after the end of the war in Ukraine.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Other Honduran immigrants are also preparing to return.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
They should also be prepared to have access to electricity or water cut off for days or weeks.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Some observers insist Moscow could be prepared to launch more limited assaults on NATO soil as little as six months after the end of the war in Ukraine.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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Meanwhile, del Toro is readying his version of the Mary Shelley horror classic, Frankenstein, for release on Netflix sometime in November.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The team’s appalling record in the Premier League was extended and is worthy of fully detailing, but everyone’s immediate focus was on readying for that Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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People without air conditioning in their homes were urged to stay overnight at a friend's house equipped with cooling capabilities.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Lenovo also plans to release two more versions this year: one equipped with SteamOS, which will cost $599, and another that will use the more powerful Z2 or Z2 Pro.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Because most of the characters are human beings, its world seems easier to translate to one composed of flesh and blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Holmes, a retiree in her early 70s, was grieving the death of her son at the time, so her daughter planned a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help her through the difficult period, per the filing.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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One group — which registered itself as the Maryland Environment, Labor and Industry Coalition — planned to challenge the Next Generation Energy Act, and focus its campaign on trash incinerators, which will no longer receive a renewable energy subsidy under the law.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Stankey believed substantially more content would increase viewer engagement, and that would provide more data, in turn enabling monetization through advertising and subscriptions.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Iran, one of the countries named, has qualified for the World Cup.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The nadirs were England’s senior men’s side failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship and the under-21s getting beaten 4-0 by their German counterparts in the age group’s Euro 2009 final.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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What struck me most wasn’t so much the character, but the how he was written.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 June 2025
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And in Washington on Saturday, President Donald Trump held a military parade partly overshadowed by his earlier deployment of troops to quell California immigration protests, The New York Times wrote.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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If your dad struggles to keep his luggage organized, the Cotopaxi Cubos Del Dia Packing Cubes (also $50 for a trio) will be a game changer.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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