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as in readies
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 equips
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 composes
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 plans
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 prepares
The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.
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Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
—Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The extradition hearing is expected to continue at the Blair County Courthouse as Mangione's legal team prepares to contest the charges.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Ambitions and Accountability in Brazil As Brazil prepares to host COP30 in Belém in November 2025, the stakes could not be higher.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The structure of a classroom prepares you in many ways, but having a mentor willing to share their knowledge and invest in your success can be worth more than a degree.
—T. Dallas Smith, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
That quip no longer seems so facetious as a son of exiles who fled their homeland prepares to become America’s top diplomat.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
One of the werewolves is Wesley’s neighbor, a survivalist blowhard who prepares for supermoon night by painting his face with red, white, and blue warpaint.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Guasch will officially start in the role in January as BOS Nation FC prepares for its inaugural season in 2026.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
—Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The extradition hearing is expected to continue at the Blair County Courthouse as Mangione's legal team prepares to contest the charges.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Ambitions and Accountability in Brazil As Brazil prepares to host COP30 in Belém in November 2025, the stakes could not be higher.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The structure of a classroom prepares you in many ways, but having a mentor willing to share their knowledge and invest in your success can be worth more than a degree.
—T. Dallas Smith, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
That quip no longer seems so facetious as a son of exiles who fled their homeland prepares to become America’s top diplomat.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
One of the werewolves is Wesley’s neighbor, a survivalist blowhard who prepares for supermoon night by painting his face with red, white, and blue warpaint.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Guasch will officially start in the role in January as BOS Nation FC prepares for its inaugural season in 2026.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepares
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The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Netflix plans to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head before the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Having women athletes featured alongside their men counterparts helps normalize their presence in the sports industry and provides young players with diverse role models.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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According to the study, 80% of the world’s working population qualifies as frontline.Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Your first impulse might be that if a person writes a lengthy prompt, that would seemingly narrow things down.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tucker writes for the Associated Press.Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
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Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
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But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
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Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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