Thesaurus results for GEAR UP

gear up

verb

Definition of gear up

as in to mount

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Recent Examples of gear up Lightcap’s departure marks another key loss for OpenAI at a time when the company is trying to justify its $852 billion valuation and gear up for what’s expected to be a monster initial public offering. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Hamilton’s challenge to Marshall could draw national attention as Republicans gear up for a potentially tortuous midterm election cycle amid a bitter fight for seats in Congress. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Many of the players and coaches who now gear up to represent the USA have spent years playing with, against and learning from one another in different capacities. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026 As college students gear up for classes, two North Carolina schools have been named top places to get a return on investment. — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gear up

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Verb

This week, during the same appeal hearing, prosecutors are mounting a separate argument that her prison sentence of 33 years with no parole isn’t long enough.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Associated Press photo The pressure on Tam mounted Tam said the man apologized twice on July 9, in a note and during a phone call.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of mount

Verb

From Sacramento to Albany and several state capitals in between, regional attorneys general are steeled to stop Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery in an antitrust lawsuit that could hit the courts Monday.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Publishers are stacking the deck for the fall, when a glut of books are sent into the world steeled for holiday gifting.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026

Definition of steel

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The state’s growing population is increasing energy demands at the same time that more severe weather and high wildfire risk are driving the company to fortify its system for delivering power to its customers.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Other art pieces are affixed to concrete pads, which helps fortify them.

— Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of fortify

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The move away from screens is part of a national conversation following the COVID-19 pandemic, during which schools were forced to rely on screens to educate students learning remotely.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
Companies that invest in educating their communities earn lasting trust.

— John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of educate

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Tropical Storm Moke is making its closest approach to Hawaii as the state braces for its second tropical threat in less than a week after deadly Hurricane Lala tore through parts of the islands.

— Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
And this morning, Americans are now bracing for an all-out trade war with one of our closest allies and also our neighbor to the north.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of brace

Verb

The zoo’s veterinary team collaborated with cancer specialists at nearby University of Liverpool to adapt an emerging treatment called electrochemotherapy, readying it for first-time use in a snake.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
On Tuesday, OpenAI executives said the industry would need a more expansive strategy for readying itself for future models.

— Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

While preparing to enter the state in February, Buc-ee’s sued the northern Ohio holding company for Mickey Mart gas stations, arguing its Mickey the Moose logo could be confused with Buc-ee.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The recent engine burn was designed to prepare for that jaunt.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepare

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