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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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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

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Charge all devices, preps for pets, prep for school closings and virtual learning. — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026

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In a video shared online, the newlywed prepares for a summer of thrills by throwing on some Six Flags merchandise.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
This prepares them for an unpredictable future, fostering competence and confidence.

— Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepares

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Etzel said the executive order is also intended to put pressure on states that establish vaccine requirements for schools, while potentially setting up additional legal challenges over the federal government’s authority to influence vaccine policy.

— Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
North Gwinnett and Grayson, schools on opposite sides of their county, haven’t played since 2017, during North Gwinnett’s state championship playoff run.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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