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verb

present tense third-person singular of prep
as in prepares
to make ready in advance the cooking time is considerably shortened if you've prepped the chicken the night before

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noun

plural of prep
as in preparatory schools

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Recent Examples of preps
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Not to be missed are the ritual baths, a 30- to 60-minute water circuit with an aroma bath, Swiss shower, plunge pool, and Jacuzzi that preps the mind and body for ultimate relaxation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 In the spacecraft hangar where Fox McCloud preps his ship, a small rocket descends on the launch pad. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026 Bree preps herself — with a few PB&Js, of course— and goes through at Inverness to warn her mother of her imminent death. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026 Merit’s moisturizer not only hydrates but also preps the skin for radiant, never-greasy makeup. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025 As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up. — Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025 The YouTuber preps the helicopter, checks the instruments, and takes off, enjoying the freedom of ultralight flight while relying on just a few controls. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025 The actress and singer has inked a new record deal with Atlantic Records, the label announced on Tuesday, as Duff preps her first record in a decade since releasing her fifth album Breathe In. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Charge all devices, preps for pets, prep for school closings and virtual learning. — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preps
  1. prepares
  2. schools
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  • The opening of the new facility comes as Merck prepares for the upcoming loss of exclusivity of Keytruda, which is one of the world's top-selling drugs and is widely viewed as the backbone of modern cancer treatment.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The in-progress development notably includes insurance company Lockton’s future global headquarters in a new 176-foot tower as the firm prepares to move to Leawood from Country Club Plaza.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepares
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  • To make way for what will be the third reservoir to serve the canal, an area of more than 11,000 acres that is currently home to schools, churches, farms and cemeteries will have to be flooded and at least 1,600 residents re-homed.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Medical schools employ people to portray patients with specific symptoms, emotional reactions and medical histories, giving students a chance to practice everything from diagnosing illnesses to delivering difficult news.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Preps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preps. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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