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as in readying
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 equipping
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 composing
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 planning
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 preparing
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Since the weather has allowed, Humphreys has been preparing for France by logging 110-120 miles per week.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Gavin and Madeline were running errands and preparing for their upcoming nuptials at the time of the fatal collision, per law firm Panish Shea Ravipudi.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In May, The Cutback’s Flo Lloyd-Hughes reported the NWSL was preparing to remove the criteria entirely, but neither the league nor NWSLPA confirmed the report.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Prosecutors had been preparing to try the man, Pedro Hernandez, for a third time.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
During a hot-fire test at Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, a New Glenn rocket—preparing for an upcoming mission—exploded violently shortly after its seven BE-4 engines ignited.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Simplify one task by preparing a nourishing lunch that protects your sensitive energy and gently lifts the household mood for hours.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Verb
On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Since the weather has allowed, Humphreys has been preparing for France by logging 110-120 miles per week.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Gavin and Madeline were running errands and preparing for their upcoming nuptials at the time of the fatal collision, per law firm Panish Shea Ravipudi.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In May, The Cutback’s Flo Lloyd-Hughes reported the NWSL was preparing to remove the criteria entirely, but neither the league nor NWSLPA confirmed the report.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Prosecutors had been preparing to try the man, Pedro Hernandez, for a third time.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
During a hot-fire test at Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, a New Glenn rocket—preparing for an upcoming mission—exploded violently shortly after its seven BE-4 engines ignited.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Simplify one task by preparing a nourishing lunch that protects your sensitive energy and gently lifts the household mood for hours.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparing
Adjective
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Another measure to speed up the preparatory studies proposes that when a power plant operator and a large load customer of a similar size both apply for access to the grid, only one study of the impact of both players joining should be conducted, rather than sequential studies.
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Separate preparatory meetings with each side are set to take place in Doha this week, ahead of the official signing in Switzerland and the start of the technical talks, the diplomat said.
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Catalan composer and experimental musician Marina Herlop is readying a new album, Dja Dja.
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The city is also readying for the possibility of pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden.
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South Korea is hardly alone among the many countries looking to Ukraine’s example in training and equipping their militaries with more drones.
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Partners who show up for prenatal visits, advocate in exam rooms, and carry their share at home measurably improve outcomes for mother and baby alike—a role worth honoring, and worth equipping more men to play.
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The production was built entirely with AI tools, with Madhvani writing the multilingual lyrics alongside co-creators and composing the music through Suno, a leading AI music generation platform.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Prominent civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Van Turner, who are representing the family of Kohen Wiley, released preliminary findings from the independent autopsy during a news conference on July 1.
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The sheriff's office says a preliminary investigation found that workers were installing underground tanks.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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Hamilton coped best with adapting his driving style around Formula 1's new reliance on battery power to take pole position in qualifying for Saturday's sprint race.
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During this period, qualifying borrowers leaned heavily on the assurances of public officials, and coverage of those statements in the press, in order to assess what might happen to their tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt.
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“Preparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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