gearing up

The phrase “gearing up” has 3 syllables: gear-ing up

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɪərɪŋ ˈʌp/


What is synonym and antonym for gearing up?

In the thesaurus, “gearing up” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for gearing up along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gearing up

  • bracing
  • educating
  • fortifying
  • mounting
  • schooling
  • steeling
  • tutoring

Example Sentences

  • The team is gearing up for the championship game next week.
  • She’s gearing up for her final exams with late-night study sessions.
  • The hikers are gearing up with supplies before starting their journey.
  • We’re gearing up for the annual family reunion this weekend.
  • The soldiers were gearing up for the mission at dawn.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to gearing up, such as: bracing, educating, fortifying, mounting, schooling, steeling, tutoring.

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