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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Behind the veneer of accessibility lies a critical bottleneck in clinical trial readiness, especially pronounced in trials that depend on eye assessments.—
Sonali Bloom,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Now, this move into Latin America signals readiness to provide services across the continent.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Without the multi-million-dollar training complexes available to many elite European teams, Auckland City players need to cram in the majority of their gym and recovery work outside of club facilities.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Video from news outlets include KABC-TV in Los Angeles showed training taking place through the week at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach in Orange County.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Other dangers loom as well, including reductions in disproportionate share hospital payments for safety-net hospitals, declines in medicare reimbursements, and changes in drug pricing that could negatively impact hospitals.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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In orbit, drug companies could drastically speed up a review and testing process that usually takes many years before the Food and Drug Administration approves the treatment.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
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Related Stories As with all of Global Citizen’s efforts that are centered around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal will be to raise awareness and funding for efforts to end extreme poverty around the world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Try out new messaging to raise awareness around your brand to three new audiences.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 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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Earlier in the week, on a CBS Morning Show interview, McDonald told Oprah’s consort Gayle King that her characterization in the Gypsy revival obeyed director George C. Wolfe’s new interpretation, reflecting Millennial race consciousness.—
Armond White,
National Review,
13 June 2025
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In addition to being potentially lethal, dusting can also cause several side effects, including loss of consciousness that can result in comas, seizures, nausea, breathing problems, loss of motor control or vomiting, according to the Recovery Village.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Its customer base covers various areas, including animals, education, health care, and homelessness.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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Your own aging loved one is not immune because of background, education, intelligence, nor experience with finances.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 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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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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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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