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as in readies
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 equips
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 composes
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 plans
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 prepares
As the country prepares to mark its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, the splashiest celebrations in Washington are being shaped by corporate money.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Guilherme Passos monitors and prepares Brazil’s national team for extreme heat as a sport scientist at the Brazilian Football Federation.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its milestone birthday on Saturday, patriotic festivities and commemorations have been underway for over a year, with America 250 events taking place across the country.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
As Mexico’s team prepares to take on England on Sunday night, a match that many predict will be the toughest yet for El Tri, authorities nationwide are vowing to strengthen safety protocols.
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Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Now, as the pop superstar prepares for her wife era, here’s a closer look at just how many of her songs reference matrimony.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
But, as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day and its 250th birthday, the fragility of the American Dream has never been more apparent.
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Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
3 July 2026
All eyes are on New York City's Madison Square Garden as the world prepares for what is expected to be the wedding of the decade, if not the century.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube in 2029, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers in an email, according to sources.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Guilherme Passos monitors and prepares Brazil’s national team for extreme heat as a sport scientist at the Brazilian Football Federation.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its milestone birthday on Saturday, patriotic festivities and commemorations have been underway for over a year, with America 250 events taking place across the country.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
As Mexico’s team prepares to take on England on Sunday night, a match that many predict will be the toughest yet for El Tri, authorities nationwide are vowing to strengthen safety protocols.
—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Now, as the pop superstar prepares for her wife era, here’s a closer look at just how many of her songs reference matrimony.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
But, as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day and its 250th birthday, the fragility of the American Dream has never been more apparent.
—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
3 July 2026
All eyes are on New York City's Madison Square Garden as the world prepares for what is expected to be the wedding of the decade, if not the century.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube in 2029, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers in an email, according to sources.
—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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The new Meta frames arrive as Apple readies its own smart glasses, expected late next year.
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The Bath Butler readies a private outdoor soaking tub infused with botanicals, waiting for your arrival at your bungalow.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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Lachlan Murdoch led Fox’s purchase of Tubi, which provides free TV channels and movies for smart televisions, keeping Fox in the streaming game.
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The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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Work-permit levels for TPS were set in 1990 and the complex method for determining whether someone qualifies for asylum was codified in 1996.
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At issue in the lawsuit is who qualifies under that exemption.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, writes about violent weather, climate change and other news.
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Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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And then someone arranges logistics and provides the weapon.
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.
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