1
as in readiness
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
Preparation can make the difference between life and death in a natural disaster.
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2
as in training
the act or process of making ready for something
Much of the coursework this semester has been spent on preparation for the statewide exams.
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3
as in drug
a substance made ready for use as a medicine
To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.
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Recent Examples of preparation
For more suggestions, visit NOAA's hurricane preparations page.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 June 2025
In addition to citizenship preparation classes, Pathways to Citizenship offers free and low-cost immigration legal services to assist individuals applying for citizenship, adjustment of status, and DACA and green card renewals.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
In general, international preparation and effective deployment in response to famines can be lacking.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
These include the need for practical life skills, preparation for a fast-changing future, the challenge of managing screen time, the importance of affordability, and the search for learning experiences that build direction and self-esteem.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 June 2025
In addition to citizenship preparation classes, Pathways to Citizenship offers free and low-cost immigration legal services to assist individuals applying for citizenship, adjustment of status, and DACA and green card renewals.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
In general, international preparation and effective deployment in response to famines can be lacking.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
These include the need for practical life skills, preparation for a fast-changing future, the challenge of managing screen time, the importance of affordability, and the search for learning experiences that build direction and self-esteem.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Last night, Russia announced its readiness to hold another round of peace talks next Monday in Istanbul, Turkey.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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Critically, the local infrastructure itself—the availability of skills, the readiness of suppliers—must be robust enough to support these integration ambitions.—
Bernardo Saraiva,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Your First Diagnosis The Hofstra 4+4 Program: BS-BA/MD consists of four years of undergraduate education followed by four years of medical school training, seamlessly integrated into a single pathway.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Earlier Sunday, Ukraine’s army said at least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on an army training unit.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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This is aimed at encouraging more employers to offer coverage of the drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The new book picks up a decade later with a different crisis, this one born of a sudden increase in drugs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The family aren't just raising awareness for Kennedy and Kona, but for every child living with type 1 diabetes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Surveys remain a primary tool to measure brand awareness, comparing consumer perceptions before and after ad exposure.—
Rahul Wankhede,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The article says that Harket has been dealing with the condition through medication and through advanced brain surgery at the Mayo Clinic.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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This means nurses can focus their energy on what matters most – caring for patients – while robots handle tasks such as delivering medication or guiding visitors around the hospital.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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Now, with his hedonistic days drawing to a close, the outspoken author takes a wild journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness through a hallucinogenic trip.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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The partnership with Art Basel marks a pivotal moment for the luxury brand, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna’s values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness and social engagement.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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The spending proposal lawmakers approved, negotiated among the Democratic House and Senate leaders and the governor’s office, deviates from Pritzker’s original plan in certain areas, including funding for elementary and secondary education.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But the problem is the quality of education that the students receive, when they are rushed through the pipeline, with no time to focus on themselves, solely concentrated on productivity and employability, to pay back their debt.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Multiple doses of used Narcan were also found near where the 2-year-old girl was discovered in the home, authorities said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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