gearing

[geer-ing] / ˈgɪər ɪŋ /

VERB

prepare, equip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adapt adjust fit organize regulate tailor

STRONG

accouter appoint arm blend furnish harness match outfit ready rig suit

WEAK

fit out turn out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorder disorganize unfit

STRONG

refuse reject unfurnish

Example Sentences

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Rock royalty is gearing up to descend on Donington Park for the 23rd Download festival.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Some are already gearing up to get the island back on track.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Some towns are gearing up to strip coverage of GLP-1s for weight loss when their fiscal years end next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The big investment banks are gearing up for the biggest IPO in history as they underwrite Elon Musk’s rocket-launch company.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

He paced below the scoreboard, talking aloud like he was gearing up for a big speech.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia