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  • verb Present participle of prep.

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Examples

  • I took the econ GRE prior to grad school, but the knowledge I learned and retained in prepping for it was miniscule compared to what I learned once I started taking classes.

    Earth to Educators: People Hate School, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

  • And if an opponent shows laxness in prepping, the kicker is authorized (in all but endgame situations when a single point is needed) to audible to the two point attempt.

    Matthew Yglesias » The Swinging Gate 2009

  • Oh, forgot to mention I actually added one more step in prepping the tiles, I whitewashed them with diluted water based paint before sealing them.

    Questions about tiles 2006

  • Oh, forgot to mention I actually added one more step in prepping the tiles, I whitewashed them with diluted water based paint before sealing them.

    Questions about tiles 2006

  • Oh, forgot to mention I actually added one more step in prepping the tiles, I whitewashed them with diluted water based paint before sealing them.

    Questions about tiles 2006

  • Because I'd love to introduce my daughter to Louisiana (now that she's old enough for me to spend a week or two in prepping her for the whole culture shock that she'll encounter).

    Archive 2005-06-19 Candace 2005

  • In Pentagon-speak, this is known as "prepping the psychological battlefield."

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Michael S. Lofgren 2012

  • Being in the military and changing duty stations fairly rapidly is not conducive to long term prepping, as has been mentioned before on your site.

    SurvivalBlog.com Rawles James Wesley 2010

  • Being in the military and changing duty stations fairly rapidly is not conducive to long term prepping, as has been mentioned before on your site.

    SurvivalBlog.com Rawles James Wesley 2010

  • But one thing I’ve learned about JT Ellison is that she’s not only a great talent, but a very determined woman, and she worked tirelessly in prepping the proposal.

    January 2008 2008

  • Who really wants to be cooking first thing in the morning when you gotta make it to work/class on time? Meal prepping breakfast can also be an opportunity to make breakfasts to eat on the go, or once you're at work.

    Meal Prep: A Guide! RinTheLost 2025

  • Meal prepping is simply the act of preparing a meal or recipe, then portioning it out to create grab-and-go meals for later. If you’ve ever packed up your leftovers from dinner to take with you for lunch the next day, then you’ve already mini-meal prepped!

    Meal Prep 101: A Beginners Guide to Meal Prepping - Budget Bytes Beth Moncel 2025

  • When I started meal prepping, I spent upwards of three hours (sometimes more!), and quickly learned that it simply was not sustainable. Meal prep burnout is real, so if you’re just getting started go ahead and take it slow.

    The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prep 2025

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