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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
Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The agency is preparing to send four astronauts back to the Moon this March on a high-stakes, ten-day mission to the far side.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
SpaceX, which has been launching the 400-foot Starship on a series of test flights since 2023 from its Starbase headquarters in South Texas, is preparing to debut a new more powerful version of the rocket in March 2026.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Shares jumped nearly 5% after the Wall Street Journal reported the grocery store chain is preparing to name former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its next CEO.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
In preparing and releasing the latest tranche of documents, which was mandated by a law that Congress passed last year, Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, said that the Justice Department hadn’t protected Trump or anyone else.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
School administrators are preparing for immigration-enforcement operations at pickup and drop-off.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Workers begin inflating a scientific balloon preparing to launch carrying PUEO in Antarctica.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Here’s what Morris has to say about preparing to challenge Sierra Canyon and others in the Open Division playoffs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Levy Restaurants was reportedly only preparing 200 for Sunday’s game day.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The agency is preparing to send four astronauts back to the Moon this March on a high-stakes, ten-day mission to the far side.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
SpaceX, which has been launching the 400-foot Starship on a series of test flights since 2023 from its Starbase headquarters in South Texas, is preparing to debut a new more powerful version of the rocket in March 2026.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Shares jumped nearly 5% after the Wall Street Journal reported the grocery store chain is preparing to name former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its next CEO.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
In preparing and releasing the latest tranche of documents, which was mandated by a law that Congress passed last year, Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, said that the Justice Department hadn’t protected Trump or anyone else.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
School administrators are preparing for immigration-enforcement operations at pickup and drop-off.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Workers begin inflating a scientific balloon preparing to launch carrying PUEO in Antarctica.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Here’s what Morris has to say about preparing to challenge Sierra Canyon and others in the Open Division playoffs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparing
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As well as cheeky possums and young kestrels readying to make their first flight, this year’s gallery also includes images that ask bigger questions about the human impact on the planet.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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There is a man that works there readying the breakfast buffet.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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What readers are saying The comments express skepticism about the effectiveness of equipping federal immigration officers in Minneapolis with body cameras, emphasizing concerns about whether the cameras will be turned on and if the footage will be accessible.—
Alec Dent,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Despite the show being about London’s high society, the production team used the row of terrace houses composing the famed Royal Crescent to depict the exterior of the Featherington household.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Due to the Los Angeles wildfires, he was trapped in Montana for a week without plans and started composing before the film had even officially secured a financing deal.—
Matthew Huff,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Michelle Wu says her administration is also planning to boost the city’s annual block-party grants to allow watch parties and festivities to take place across Boston’s neighborhoods.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in Congress are planning to bury the commemorative chest in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Within Orthodox circles in Argentina, preparatory stages for conversion may take place in the country, but the beit din, or rabbinical court, that validates them operates in Israel.—
Juan Melamed,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Countries have been working through many of those questions at preparatory meetings, with a final session scheduled for late March.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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This Santa Barbara County peak rises roughly 4,500 feet above sea level, providing panoramic views of the surrounding Los Padres National Forest.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Brundage approaches these materials with an appropriately critical eye, demonstrating their consistency with other records and their value in providing deeper human insight into prisoners’ experiences.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using the IRS Free File program, members of the military – as well as qualifying veterans and family members – may get free tax prep and filing services for both federal and state returns from MilTax, which is provided by the Department of Defense.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Golden visa programs allow foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency, and in some cases a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for qualifying investments, typically in real estate, government bonds or local businesses.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Zokaie is drafting legislation that would also ban ICE agents from ever becoming local or state police officers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is administering the program, advised states to use a $200 million annual estimate when drafting their applications.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Preparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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