Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gears up
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As the industry braces for surprises and snubs, some big players are poised to lead the charge, while others hope for last-minute breakthroughs.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2024 -
This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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Shannon Felton Spence noted that meetings between the heir and the president are essential, especially as William prepares to be king.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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The ninth commandment instructs us not to bear false witness.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The other track instructs authorizing and revenue-raising committees to propose legislation that saves, spends, or generates revenues to match the budget resolution’s spending and revenue levels.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Dorothy's entourage accompanying her through Oz includes the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow, much like Michelle's trek gathers the Kid Cosmo robot, Keats, and the quirky size-swapping 'bot called Herman.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Its workforce is being slashed in half, and there have been deep cuts to the Office for Civil Rights and the Institute of Education Sciences, which gathers data on the nation’s academic progress.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Gears up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gears%20up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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