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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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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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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
Why the next six weeks could change everything Thousands of American troops are arriving in the region in advance of what appears to be preparation for a ground invasion.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Reaching Second-Story Windows Safely If your home has second-story windows, don’t rush into climbing a ladder without preparation.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Mission managers plan to begin launch preparations Monday, powering up parts of the rocket and spacecraft.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Wildfire recovery, preparations for the World Cup and Olympic and Paralympic Games and investments in health care, affordable housing and homelessness services top the list of budget priorities for state legislators from Los Angeles County in the upcoming fiscal year.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Reaching Second-Story Windows Safely If your home has second-story windows, don’t rush into climbing a ladder without preparation.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Mission managers plan to begin launch preparations Monday, powering up parts of the rocket and spacecraft.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Wildfire recovery, preparations for the World Cup and Olympic and Paralympic Games and investments in health care, affordable housing and homelessness services top the list of budget priorities for state legislators from Los Angeles County in the upcoming fiscal year.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Meanwhile, Caudle on Tuesday expressed concern about how the war with Iran is affecting the US Navy’s readiness and deterrence posture elsewhere.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Koch’s Operational Readiness Koch’s credentials speak directly to her readiness for a deep-space mission of this complexity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The flight was intended for the training pilot to receive instruction in basic visual flight rules and included going over downtown Fort Lauderdale, the report said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The planned execution of Thomas Creech in 2024 could not be carried out because a suitable vein could not be found to administer lethal drugs.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal drug overdose in Fairfield in December.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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April is National Donate Life Month to raise awareness that each donor can save eight lives and enhance 75 more.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ministry further cited various activities and projects already in place that are aimed at raising awareness and supporting journalists, including a working group, an SOS line and an online platform.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Why Powder Prices Keep Rising Whey protein powder prices have reached record highs over the last several years due to supply shortages and surging demand, partly driven by the explosion of GLP-1 weight-loss medications.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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That was John’s thing, back then, but leave it to both Beatles to have a bemused sense of class consciousness.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Protest and art have been intertwined in the American consciousness.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The museum spans 630,000 square feet, housing spaces for exhibitions, film screenings, public programming, education, and scholarly research.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Stones was prescribed a chewable tablet providing 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily, along with a weekly dose of prescription alendronic acid — also known as alendronate.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Directorate General of Health Services said unvaccinated children or those who have not completed the two-dose measles schedule face the greatest risk and that malnourished children are particularly prone to severe complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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