Thesaurus results for GEARING UP

gearing up

verb

present participle of gear up

as in mounting

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American military resources are stretched and political pressure in Washington is mounting, while Iran’s economy falters.

— David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
For the bodywork, Fever hand-fabricated a custom gasoline tank with an integrated mounting system to accommodate the factory Honda fuel-level sender.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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September is a traditionally bad month for the major stock market averages, and analysts are bracing for additional volatility ahead of the midterm elections in just nine weeks.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Officials say Texas is bracing for its first big storm of the season, focusing on flooding risks while crews clear dry vegetation to reduce wildfire dangers from lightning.

— Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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Meilunaite found a similar path forward by educating herself on midlife health, shifting her sleep and giving her body more time to recover.

— Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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Residents were busy fortifying their properties ahead of the peak of the weather event, as city officials positioned crews early to begin working on lining the shore with berms.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Paramount now must strengthen its case for a high-stakes trial while fortifying Paramount’s existing businesses and managing uncertainty among the employee base.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

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The teen version includes stronger safety protections, parental controls and features designed to emphasize learning and tutoring rather than simply helping kids cheat on their homework.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Experts stressed engaging in activities that provide purpose and build meaningful connection; volunteering at a food bank or tutoring children was repeatedly recommended.

— Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

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