as in prepares
to make ready in advance
the cooking time is considerably shortened if you've prepped the chicken the night before
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Recent Examples of preps
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
In the spacecraft hangar where Fox McCloud preps his ship, a small rocket descends on the launch pad.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Bree preps herself — with a few PB&Js, of course— and goes through at Inverness to warn her mother of her imminent death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Merit’s moisturizer not only hydrates but also preps the skin for radiant, never-greasy makeup.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The YouTuber preps the helicopter, checks the instruments, and takes off, enjoying the freedom of ultralight flight while relying on just a few controls.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The actress and singer has inked a new record deal with Atlantic Records, the label announced on Tuesday, as Duff preps her first record in a decade since releasing her fifth album Breathe In.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Not to be missed are the ritual baths, a 30- to 60-minute water circuit with an aroma bath, Swiss shower, plunge pool, and Jacuzzi that preps the mind and body for ultimate relaxation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
In the spacecraft hangar where Fox McCloud preps his ship, a small rocket descends on the launch pad.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Bree preps herself — with a few PB&Js, of course— and goes through at Inverness to warn her mother of her imminent death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Merit’s moisturizer not only hydrates but also preps the skin for radiant, never-greasy makeup.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The YouTuber preps the helicopter, checks the instruments, and takes off, enjoying the freedom of ultralight flight while relying on just a few controls.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The actress and singer has inked a new record deal with Atlantic Records, the label announced on Tuesday, as Duff preps her first record in a decade since releasing her fifth album Breathe In.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Charge all devices, preps for pets, prep for school closings and virtual learning.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preps
Verb
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Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And as the men’s FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off in North America next month, with eight matches including the final set to be played in New Jersey, any misstep could result in commuter chaos for those hoping to attend matches.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The Lambert, North Oconee and Lake Oconee Academy girls continued to extend their dominance in high school golf, while two other schools earned their first titles as the GHSA championships concluded Tuesday throughout the state.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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Most of the schools that have shut down are, like Mills, small, private institutions.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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“Preps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preps. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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