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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Test launches last year included blowups and successes, and SpaceX is gearing up to launch a new version in May, after pushing back the test several times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin is meanwhile gearing up for the next launch of its massive New Glenn rocket, set to carry a commercial payload for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"I'm pretty good at gearing up for the weeks I want to play well and I think having that sort of experience to do that," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Artemis astronauts were gearing up Saturday for their long-anticipated lunar flyby, including reviewing the surface features they must analyze and photograph during their time circling the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Back in Detroit, the newspaper strikers were gearing up for a huge holiday demonstration, to show the solidarity of unions against management.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom