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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"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 mania reflects how investors are eager to get a piece of hot AI companies gearing up for potential public offerings in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Southern California is gearing up for a third straight day of record-breaking temperatures as an unusually long and strong March heat wave pushes the mercury up to 35 degrees above normal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

France is gearing up for municipal elections this month, with a presidential candidate testing his popularity and the far right eyeing gains ahead of a crunch vote for the country's top job next year.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

No doubt she’s gearing up for a Chat.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera