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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
Redistricting plans are expected during an upcoming special session, which will begin on July 21, interspersed into an agenda focused on flood preparation and relief after major flooding in central Texas.
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ABC News, 18 July 2025
The Kuiper satellite factory in Kirkland, Washington, is churning out several satellites per week and shipping them to Cape Canaveral for launch preparations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
About 800 fewer people completed educator preparation programs in 2024 than in 2023, according to spring 2025 data.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Methods Sample preparation Five grams of scooped Chang’e-6 (CE6) lunar soil (CE6C0200YJFM001) allocated by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) were used in this study.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
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ABC News, 18 July 2025
The Kuiper satellite factory in Kirkland, Washington, is churning out several satellites per week and shipping them to Cape Canaveral for launch preparations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
About 800 fewer people completed educator preparation programs in 2024 than in 2023, according to spring 2025 data.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Methods Sample preparation Five grams of scooped Chang’e-6 (CE6) lunar soil (CE6C0200YJFM001) allocated by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) were used in this study.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Organizations must overcome a false sense of readiness.—
Maggie Laird,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The district also may join forces with Junior Achievement of South Florida for a second location of Junior Achievement World, a mock mini-city that teaches students entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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Doug Lane's wife Christine and son Spencer were killed on the regional jet while returning from an elite training camp for figure skaters.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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The Street 750 was produced from around 2014 to 2021 but never gained much traction in the U.S. where it was used for rider training classes.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Canada rebukes this, saying only tiny amounts of the drug are smuggled into the United States over their common border.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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In older adults, the drug can stay in the body for up to 18 hours, resulting in lingering sleepiness, disorientation and increasing risk of falling.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Over time, newer treatment medications were discovered, often with NIH research support, allowing a smaller daily pill burden.—
Timothy Holtz,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Each participant underwent a thorough preparation and intake process: screening for mental health conditions, medications, and trauma history, as well as virtual individual and group therapy sessions.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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The last crypto cycle saw a variety of experimentation with the concept, but these attempts ran into product-market fit and regulatory barriers, and thus have not ascended into the mainstream consciousness.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth spent every morning of that next year at the hospital, talking to her son in hopes of bringing him back to consciousness.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Proceeds for this event support outdoor education for Cincinnati youth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Transparency, education and subtle peer influence tend to go a long way.—
Andy Elliott,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Participants were given injections of RP1 directly into their tumors every two weeks for up to eight doses, combined with intravenous nivolumab.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
18 July 2025
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How to protect yourself against measles The vaccine, which is typically given in two doses to children under six, is safe and 97% effective, with few patients experiencing symptoms after receiving the shot, said pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Kris Bryant with Norton Children's.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 July 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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