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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
This kind of preparation will also come with tradeoffs, Byrnes said.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
From humble beginnings to international recognition, Attorney Zulu Ali’s story proves what’s possible when purpose, preparation, and persistence come together—and why representation in law still matters.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
That preparation had already started with putting practice in the short game area straight after media duties.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
That is why preparation is often the most important part of communication.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
From humble beginnings to international recognition, Attorney Zulu Ali’s story proves what’s possible when purpose, preparation, and persistence come together—and why representation in law still matters.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
That preparation had already started with putting practice in the short game area straight after media duties.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
That is why preparation is often the most important part of communication.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Quick-McQueen has worked since 2014 as a supervisor of instruction in college and career readiness for St. Mary’s County Public Schools.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Aug. 2025
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By using Google Translate, the platform supports Pacific Islander students in their native languages—a recognition that equity in AI readiness is critical for regions with diverse demographics.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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But instead it’s been the rookie Simmons, a top 15 draft talent who slid to the last pick of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft because of concerns about his knee, who has started at left tackle throughout training camp and the preseason.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Quarterback Kenny Pickett #8 of the Cleveland Browns passes during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 26, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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This time, the same drugs — both the opioid mimic and the naloxone — had no effect.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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New tariffs on America’s trading partners, for example, are expected to push up the cost of drugs and medical supplies.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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Stores give customers the chance to experience products first-hand, which in turn drives brand awareness and lifts e-commerce sales.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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DiMarco uses his model influencer platform to spread awareness about deaf culture, launching the Nyle DiMarco Foundation — his nonprofit organization for deaf children and families — in 2016, and being the keynote speaker at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in 2020.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tyrion received medication to reduce inflammation for a few weeks, but there was no injury or surgery to recover from—only the need to adapt to life as a paralyzed dog.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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During the early 20th century, bromide salts were available in an array of over-the-counter medications aimed at issues like anxiety, insomnia, and hysteria.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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For a time, standing became a badge of health consciousness in the office.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fans were proven right when Olyphant debuted as Kirsch, a robot from the Prodigy corporation tasked with mentoring Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and the Lost Boys, a group of hybrids, a new technology that allowed for the consciousness of terminally ill children to be placed in adult android forms.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The desire to get involved in education issues is happening at a critical moment in the city.—
Lori Higgins,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Wednesday, July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission departed for the moon, powered by a Saturn V rocket and years of government investment in science and education (a pretty thought today).—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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That's according to Africa CDC, which had previously put the target at 10 million doses available by the end of 2025.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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This will keep the palette feeling grounded, but with a fresh dose of unpredictability, Alix says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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