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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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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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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
Women who ease into using AI—perhaps using generative AI to draft a challenging email or prepare talking points for a meeting—quickly discover how these tools can augment their work and amplify their voices and expertise.
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Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Travis and Jason Kelce have tackled a lot in their careers, but nothing prepared them for the deep, mysterious world of Swiftie slang.
—Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The character’s development is further explored through his relationship with a probation officer played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, who understands the high risk of recidivism in men who have been inadequately prepared for life after prison.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Dennis and Cheryl McMurray had come home from dinner on Jan. 7 and were preparing for bed when Cheryl’s cousin called.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Travis and Jason Kelce have tackled a lot in their careers, but nothing prepared them for the deep, mysterious world of Swiftie slang.
—Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The character’s development is further explored through his relationship with a probation officer played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, who understands the high risk of recidivism in men who have been inadequately prepared for life after prison.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Dennis and Cheryl McMurray had come home from dinner on Jan. 7 and were preparing for bed when Cheryl’s cousin called.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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As everyone was readying to head back home, a wildfire ignited outside of Spokane.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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The pair fill up on ice cream and burgers at the airport, readying for a plainer diet soon enough.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Any concern outside the club over whether Liverpool are sufficiently equipped for the challenges ahead isn’t shared by those within.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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As reported in the Tribune after 2024’s festival, this summer’s event will have a second stage, more staff, additional entrances and larger grounds with a dance zone equipped for additional performances, DJ sets, and perreo along with more food vendors, bars, live-stream screens, seating and shade.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Certainly great pains must have been taken to compose that statement, which says little, but to be more direct means further acknowledgment of some vile sentiments.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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Outside, the home presents roofing composed of tar and gravel materials.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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This year the sportsbook FanDuel is planning a live event during halftime where the Manning brothers will each try to kick a field goal.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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Louvet said that the culmination of years of effort, resetting the business, cutting back on distribution (the company plans on eliminating 60 department store doors this fiscal year) and investing with retailers to improve the experience.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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A little more than 10 percent of the property was designated for commercial activities to provide tax revenue that would help pay for the development and maintenance of the public parks and recreational uses.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Port Authority will provide $200,000 in matching funding, according to the city board resolution, which was approved as part of the consent agenda on Tuesday.—
Joseph Flaherty,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Or does its unlikely real-world utility qualify it as an art project, meant to exist mostly in the realm of the speculative, or of aspirational ideals?—
Oskar Oprey,
Artforum,
28 Jan. 2025
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For example, a policy that accommodates working parents, such as flexible work hours, could qualify as DEI.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Denzel Washington let slip that writer-director Ryan Coogler is currently writing him a role for the third entry in the superhero series, while a recent report asserted that Marvel is considering recasting the role of T'Challa, which was indelibly played by the late Chadwick Boseman.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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In his more than two decades of writing about the world of sports, he’s chronicled everything from high school rodeo to a major league baseball no-hitter to the Super Bowl to the Finals.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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The portraits were part of a larger exhibit organized by the Holocaust Memorial Trust, Jewish News and Royal Photographic Society (of which Princess Kate is patron), bringing together 75 powerful images of survivors and their family members to mark 75 years since the Holocaust ended.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Soccer Three top players in Southern Section girls soccer have been ruled ineligible for the rest of the season for taking part in a training camp organized by a pro team.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Prepare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepare. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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