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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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What leads us toward a better future is the reconstruction of hope, readiness to learn, change, and create a new path through consensus, solidarity, and rationality.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Here’s how organizations can rethink leadership readiness by drawing inspiration from the way rock bands test and elevate their talent.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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The Cleveland Browns are just five days away from the start of training camp, and ultimately closer to an answer about who their starting quarterback will be in 2025.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Orlando’s team media day at the AdventHealth Training Center is set for Sept. 29 with training camp starting the next day.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Among this new wave is a class of drugs called nitazenes.—
Christina Lengyel,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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These shots are strong inflammation-fighting drugs that are injected directly into the affected joints.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 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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These medications help keep the airways open and prevent symptoms during exercise.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 July 2025
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Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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Around 130,000 will flock to the fun as our city perks up to the joys and color of comic book characters in our collective consciousness.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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No illnesses have been reported to date, but sulfite-sensitive individuals face significant health risks including throat swelling, breathing difficulties, sudden blood pressure drops, and loss of consciousness requiring immediate medical attention.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Pulling the plug on these dollars is likely to impact rural stations the most, which feed information, entertainment and education to isolated communities.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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With financial struggles and worries often cited as reasons for people having fewer children, solutions often focus on calling for policies that include making child care, health care, housing and education more accessible.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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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And for those seeking a concentrated dose, ginger supplements are also available and come in capsule, powder, oil or tincture form.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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