as in to prepare
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 prep
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
To use it, make sure to prep your hair with heat protectant.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Ikea 365+ Cutting Board $5 Ikea These clever cutting boards from Ikea also function as lids for leftovers or prep containers (see the containers that go with them pictured to the right).
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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The representative told him that there was no need to prep the pans, but that spraying a little bit of oil on them was okay.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
To use it, make sure to prep your hair with heat protectant.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Kitchen Sink and Counters Kitchen surfaces areas are potentially the dirtiest surfaces in the house, in part because of all the food prep that happens there (hello, raw meat and poultry).
—Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Ikea 365+ Cutting Board $5 Ikea These clever cutting boards from Ikea also function as lids for leftovers or prep containers (see the containers that go with them pictured to the right).
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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As millions of Americans prepare for Christmas travel, winter weather is expected to create chaos on the roads and in the skies.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stock market rally will likely continue in 2025, but investors should consider preparing for the day when the move goes too far, according to UBS.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Historically, its proximity to Stanford, UC Berkley, and Cal Tech, and their stellar engineering schools helped feed the major staffing needs of early tech companies like Shockley Semiconductor, Fairchild, Intel, and eventually Hewlett Packard, Apple, and many others.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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If school drop off is a consistent challenge, remind your child of what works for them to help soothe their big feelings.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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About 600 girls up to ninth grade attend this elementary/preparatory school, located inside the Qalandia refugee camp.Scott Neuman, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
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Because the thing is that, According to Mirror, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are now deep into discussions about what will happen to Prince George once his time at preparatory school ends.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
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Nelson expected two months ago to spend the fall at a Connecticut prep school.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
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Next up is college or prep school, the route both of his brothers went.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2024
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About 7,800 children from more than 140 tribes were sent to the Carlisle boarding school, which ran from 1879 to 1918.NPR Washington Desk, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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President Biden on Monday formally designated the former site of a notorious boarding school for Native American children as a national monument, issuing a formal apology for the practice of forcibly removing children to such schools.Zack Budryk, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
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The academy in Tampa proved to be a perfect fit given how the Lightning, as an organization, embraces the military and understands the importance in continuing to assist and support active-duty members and veterans.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Outside of bragging rights for their respective military academies, this year’s game marks the first time since 2017 the winner will have a chance to secure the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, thanks to wins by Army and Navy over Air Force this season.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Prep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prep. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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