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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
The events Harry is scheduled to attend in Birmingham focus on the city's preparations to host the 2027 Invictus Games next summer.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
However, Salah’s shoulder injury in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid affected his preparation.
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Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The initial collaboration will center on lightweight materials, bonding and surface preparation, manufacturing optimization, laboratory testing and trackside support.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
An earth-shaking roar The World Cup finally arrived in Kansas City after several years of preparation and anticipation.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
However, Salah’s shoulder injury in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid affected his preparation.
—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The initial collaboration will center on lightweight materials, bonding and surface preparation, manufacturing optimization, laboratory testing and trackside support.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
An earth-shaking roar The World Cup finally arrived in Kansas City after several years of preparation and anticipation.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies.
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Production readiness should include evidence that the agent improves outcomes with clear safety guardrails.
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Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
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In early 2024, Oura rolled out Resilience, a 14-day model that reframes stress as a training load.
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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The most obvious factor being that the games are being played in the US, Canada and Mexico, which raises Americans’ overall awareness and puts matches in far more favorable TV windows.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Another $10 million will pay for voter education and outreach.
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Maintenance inhalers are either long-acting airway dilators or anti-inflammatory medications like steroids that patients should take daily.
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Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.
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Symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke include heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, confusion, a rapid pulse or loss of consciousness, the news release from the health department said.
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Symptoms of heatstroke include confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, hot and dry skin or profuse sweating, very high body temperature, loss of consciousness, and very high body temperature.
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Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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