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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
Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While preparing for possible evacuations, many governments have already asked their citizens to depart Lebanon via commercial air travel in recent weeks and months.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
The objective is to create a simple transition to doing your state income taxes after preparing your federal return.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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Pause, Don’t Panic Intrusive thoughts can catch you off guard, mainly when you’re focused on something important, like preparing for a presentation or an upcoming meeting.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While preparing for possible evacuations, many governments have already asked their citizens to depart Lebanon via commercial air travel in recent weeks and months.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
The objective is to create a simple transition to doing your state income taxes after preparing your federal return.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparing
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Now, the clean makeup brand founded by Rose-Marie Swift is readying for its online launch with Ulta Beauty Sunday, simultaneous with the debut of its Legendary Lip Oils, priced at $25.James Manso, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Israel’s top commander on Monday once again hinted that Jerusalem was readying its troops for a campaign in southern Lebanon.Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
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To achieve this, most AI efforts focused on perfecting the perception module using deep learning, equipping cars with sensors like lidar.Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here is one of the few issues that unites us—a recognition that our education system plays a fundamental role in equipping individuals to engage critically and thoughtfully with the world.Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The tune is the second that Cave, who has been composing film scores with his creative partner Warren Ellis for years, has contributed to a movie soundtrack this year.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Romeo + Juliet is your first time composing for Broadway.Ilana Kaplan, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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Basically, those are college prep courses in history/social science, English, math, a foreign language, a laboratory science, visual and performing arts, and a college preparatory elective.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Whenever meteorologists begin mentioning a storm in the Gulf, Atlanta’s Office of Emergency Preparedness springs into preparatory action, Dickens said.Jane Thier, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
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Best Camping Bedding Deals Like a tent, choosing the right bedding for your campsite can make all the difference in providing a good night’s sleep under the stars.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Best Camping Tent Deals A good tent can elevate your camping adventures beyond just providing shelter.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Students and qualifying government assistance recipients can get a membership for about half the monthly price.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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For healthcare, Medicaid offers free or low-cost coverage to qualifying individuals based on income.True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In France, a preliminary investigation does not necessarily mean criminal charges are forthcoming or that a trial will occur.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Investigators searched the offices of U.S. streaming giant Netflix in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud and money laundering, a French judicial source close to the investigation told NBC News.Nancy Ing, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Last but not least, Wong has been organizing for disability justice, writing about her own experiences with disability, and platforming other disabled writers for years, both through the anthologies she’s edited and through Disability Visibility Project.James Factora, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Preparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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