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
Intangibles The magnitude of these decisions and their unpredictable outcomes highlight the extensive work involved in preparing for the draft.
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Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Annette McGowan, a bartender and publicity manager at the Winchester, also is preparing to mark the restaurant’s 20th anniversary, and hopes to have a block party with live music and food in early June.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
With the prospect of diplomacy faltering, Israeli forces are preparing for the potential consequences, including any Iranian response to a possible Israeli attack on Iran.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Before the vessel is scuttled, crews will remove hazardous materials and prepare it for safe reef conversion in accordance with environmental guidelines.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Annette McGowan, a bartender and publicity manager at the Winchester, also is preparing to mark the restaurant’s 20th anniversary, and hopes to have a block party with live music and food in early June.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
With the prospect of diplomacy faltering, Israeli forces are preparing for the potential consequences, including any Iranian response to a possible Israeli attack on Iran.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Before the vessel is scuttled, crews will remove hazardous materials and prepare it for safe reef conversion in accordance with environmental guidelines.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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The company wasn't just readying to build electric vehicles.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Patti Smith is readying the release of a new memoir, with Bread of Angels set to arrive in November.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The factory is equipped with intelligent systems that streamline production while maintaining standards.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The company's Jaguar I-Pace all-electric cars are equipped with sensors and cameras that provide a 360-degree vision system and can identify important details like pedestrians and stop signs.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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China’s Politburo, composed of high-level members of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, tends to lay out broad policy directives.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The photo offered a closer look at Meyer's bridal attire: an off-white minidress composed of a sheer top and a satin skirt.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The new vehicle is also planned for eventual production in China and Europe, Reuters has previously reported.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Local clubs planned their yearly budgets around when their members could work the concession stands.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The incident report was issued Saturday at 12:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 12:34 p.m. Interstate 70 Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Shooting down an eavesdropping drone might not qualify.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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All guests staying at Disney resort hotels qualify for early theme park entry, free parking, early access to Disney dining reservations, early access to booking Lightning Lanes, and discounts on select Magic Bands+ ahead of their stay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Guerra wrote tactical notes about how to conduct the search, attended an operational briefing and distributed pictures of the suspect and the house.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Of the trio, Bernadette was written as the strictest rule-follower — possibly even the most narrow-minded.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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From organizing food drives to donating recycling proceeds to global projects, EOLO is proof that small acts can scale.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The camerlengo, a cardinal in the Catholic Church, is in charge of organizing the election in a process known as the conclave, which was recently dramatized in the Oscar-winning film Conclave.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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