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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
While the exact reasons behind the latest moves were unclear, the wild swings in the Taiwan dollar over the past two trading sessions come as domestic firms — including life insurers and exporters — prepare to release their half-year financial reports.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
This month, especially when Saturn prepares to exit your sign and enter Aries on May 24, you will be asked to confront the internal narratives that no longer serve you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
In The Old Guard 2, following on from the climax of the first film, Andy must come to terms with her newfound mortality while preparing to face a mysterious foe (played by Uma Thurman).
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
This month, especially when Saturn prepares to exit your sign and enter Aries on May 24, you will be asked to confront the internal narratives that no longer serve you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
In The Old Guard 2, following on from the climax of the first film, Andy must come to terms with her newfound mortality while preparing to face a mysterious foe (played by Uma Thurman).
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepare
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The first full-time Waldorf Astoria residents have already moved in, and the hotel is readying for its grand opening this summer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Before the referee had even dropped the whistle from his mouth, Erling Haaland galloped onto the pitch with a coach clearly tasked with readying him to replace Omar Marmoush at the break.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Earth-moving robots equipped with folding mechanical arms, just under four feet wide, use artificial intelligence to tell the difference between clay and solid obstacles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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It’s equipped with mirror cam systems to reduce drag compared to standard mirrors.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Natural gas is almost entirely composed of methane, a greenhouse gas that's far more potent than carbon dioxide.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Last December, a task force co-led by Rashid and composed of Pritzker administration officials, educators and other lawmakers compiled a report detailing some of the risks presented by AI.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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At the time, the app was only streaming sports trading card sellers but was planning to expand.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Recalibrate and communicate benefits around employee needs and value – Over the next three years according to the new survey, more than half (57%) of employers plan to reallocate or rebalance their benefit spending, adding or enhancing some benefits while reducing or removing others.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Radar provides real-time reads on inventory continuously, and the kind of data that otherwise would only attained online through e-commerce.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Others will be looking to you for guidance this month, and your ability to provide stability will set the tone for what’s to come.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Those included a reprieve for her state from new work requirements to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which benefits more than 40 million low-income Americans.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Providing that the trust is governed by foreign law may qualify it as a foreign trust because the provision could hinder a domestic court's ability to supervise the trust.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Colbert and Talon hoped marriages would occur within two weeks of women’s arrival, but historian Yves Landry writes that most marriages occurred months later, as the women took time to select appropriate partners.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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This curiosity always accompanied me throughout my studies and eventually led me to write my thesis on the differences between local and foreign photographers in Mexico during the 20th century.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Lucile Bluford Day in KC The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Omega Chapter is organizing events in honor of Bluford on Tuesday at the Kansas City Public Library.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Organizations that fund long-term capabilities, organize around value streams and empower cross-functional product teams consistently deliver results faster and with greater impact.—
Alex Adamopoulos,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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