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
Researchers estimate that tea preparation can remediate about 15% of lead from drinking water, even up to lead concentrations as high as 10 parts per million.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
West described last year's Orange Crush as more successful than the 2023 festival after the city made more preparations to mitigate crime and traffic issues.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
In his preparation for a head-coaching job, Kerr met with coaches in different sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Officials at Arrowhead Stadium gave one big reason: preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
West described last year's Orange Crush as more successful than the 2023 festival after the city made more preparations to mitigate crime and traffic issues.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
In his preparation for a head-coaching job, Kerr met with coaches in different sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Officials at Arrowhead Stadium gave one big reason: preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Combat readiness has actually gone down because of the transfer of equipment to Ukraine.—
Ido Vock,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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Both the lack of confidence and the desire to start anew are real, highlighting the country’s eagerness to get out of its slump and its uncertainty about its leader’s readiness to change course.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Offer comprehensive training programs to help employees gain confidence in the technology.—
Puneet Gaur,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Eating Greek yogurt after your resistance training sessions could maximize your muscle gains.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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Still, much of that reliance – in particular, on China and India – is for generic medicines, Ricks pointed out, noting that Lilly doesn’t make those drugs.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Editor's note: Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an deal to provide critical raw materials used for items like electric vehicle batteries and cancer drugs.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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After all, with a little bit of user training and awareness, the notion that a browser update prompt would appear on a random site is obviously a huge red flag.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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But growing awareness of the condition and its risk factors could change that.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Tamiflu, an antiviral for the flu, is often only prescribed after a positive test, but the medication works best when taken within a couple of days of symptom onset.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Most people taking antidepressants will not experience withdrawal symptoms when quitting the medications, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Users added an increase of lean protein, meal replacements, and healthy snacks to complement their new health consciousness.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The class consciousness of the series is meant to put viewers on the side of the resort staff and other less-than-wealthy characters.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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The participants, who have about five to seven years of professional experience and work in curatorial, education, or public programming roles at art museums, are nominated by experts in their field and chosen through an application process.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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These factors include income, neighborhood, employment status, marital status, education, and diet, as well as whether people smoke or exercise regularly.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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It’s typically administered in children starting at the age of 12 months, with the second dose given at about 4 years old.—
Kristina Behr,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The hormone therapy dose will depend on your symptoms, menopause status and any risks to your health.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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