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gear up

VERB
equip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adorn arm deck out decorate dress endow furnish gear prepare provide qualify rig set up supply
STRONG
accouter appoint array attire deck heel implement man outfit ready stake stock
WEAK
feather nest fit out fix up line nest prep turn out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
leave plain take
STRONG
disrobe unclothe
VERB
ready
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange brace equip fit fix gird provide warm up
STRONG
brief fortify get make order organize post prep set strengthen
WEAK
clear the decks fill in fit out get ready get set keep posted let in on make ready make up pave the way psych up put on to wise up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorganize
STRONG
disallow discourage disorder displace dissuade halt prevent weaken
WEAK
hold back retard slow
VERB
speed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance boost expedite facilitate fly further hasten help hurry promote quicken ride run rush zoom
STRONG
aid assist barrel belt bomb career dispatch flash gallop hightail impel race sail spring tear urge whiz
WEAK
bowl over cover ground cut along gather momentum get a move on get moving get under way go all out go fast go like the wind lose no time make haste open up throttle press on step on it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block cease check decrease delay halt hinder hurt obstruct prevent procrastinate rest retard slow stop walk
STRONG
dissuade

Example Sentences

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The candidates will now gear up for the June 2 primary election, with the general election set for Nov. 3.

From Los Angeles Times

He added that investors are gearing up for an event on Tuesday where Anthropic will discuss Claude’s capabilities in 2026 and potentially announce new features, which could further disrupt the software industry.

From MarketWatch

O’Brien, who is gearing up for a second year of hosting the Oscars, took a moment to reflect on Rob Reiner’s astounding run of classic movies.

From Salon

Welcome to February’s gym crunch time, when winter sports teams such as basketball are busy with playoffs and spring sports teams such as volleyball are gearing up for the start of their season.

From Los Angeles Times

Such opinions are non-binding but often set the tone for the court's ruling, which is due in coming months -- as Hungary gears up for April elections with Orban trailing in the polls.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.