He prepared for the long, cold winter ahead.

Meaning: The squirrel made arrangements for the upcoming long and cold winter season.

Choice of Words: Prepared means to make ready or get something in order. Long means lasting for a considerable time. Cold means having a low temperature. Winter is the coldest season of the year. Ahead means in the future.

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• They prepare for the cold winter ahead.
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• Squirrels gathered nuts for the long winter ahead.
• They stashed nuts for the long winter ahead.
• Animals scurried about, gathering food for the long winter ahead.
• Animals store food for the cold months ahead.
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