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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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Leading up to this year's anniversary, the tone has shifted from remembrance to readiness.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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From optimizing supply chains and personalizing marketing campaigns to powering advanced analytics, AI is proving its readiness for widespread implementation.—
Tigran Sloyan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Stafford, a 17-year pro, has yet to participate in a team practice at training camp because of a back ailment, with the Sept. 7 season-opener against the visiting Houston Texans coming fast for L.A.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Donovan Edwards #40 of the New York Jets in action during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2025 in Florham Park, New Jersey.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Their calls to abolish those search warrants joined the nationwide movement triggered by the 2020 police shooting of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in Louisville, Kentucky, during a flawed drug investigation.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration told Newsweek that all ICE recruits are required to go through medical screening, drug screening and complete a physical fitness test.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The brains undergirding this contextual awareness now runs on Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant architecture.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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This sense of awareness and moral grounding is what differentiates you from someone that deliberately wants to watch others fail.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 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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The gaudy shimmer of the ‘80s still permeates music and film, while, more recently, nostalgia for all things Y2K has gripped the collective consciousness.—
Mike Wass,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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This month the problem burst into our mainstream consciousness.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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During his time with the Idaho Freedom Caucus, the group opposed state funding for higher education and workforce training and supported education savings accounts, often referred to as school vouchers, which would let families use state grants for private education.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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The do-gooders care about real issues like public health, education and the environment.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 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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Done in small doses, this trend is a great way to make even the smallest parts of your home feel fun.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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