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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The UK is gearing up to mark the end of 2025 and celebrate the New Year at midnight as forecasters warn of cold snaps across large parts of the country.

From BBC

Now 7, the boys are gearing up for a new season in 2026 with a new family team called Twin Turbo Racing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Are you gearing up for a big charitable contribution before the end of the year?

From MarketWatch

Under the new leadership team, Five Below is gearing its products toward younger generations.

From The Wall Street Journal

AMD’s margins are particularly notable given that the company is gearing up for a major challenge to Nvidia’s dominance in the AI-computing market.

From The Wall Street Journal