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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
Crow’s Bench Crow’s Bench at Schweitzer’s Humbird has indoor-outdoor dining and an elevated menu showcasing local ingredients and imaginative preparations.
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Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
How To Prepare For Overwintering Winter preparation begins long before temperatures drop, starting as early as August when fertilizing and cutting of blooms should stop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Journalistic integrity, preparation, getting proper names correct.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
The company said its offering, akin to online tax preparation software, could help students maximize financial aid while making the application process less painful.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
How To Prepare For Overwintering Winter preparation begins long before temperatures drop, starting as early as August when fertilizing and cutting of blooms should stop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Journalistic integrity, preparation, getting proper names correct.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
The company said its offering, akin to online tax preparation software, could help students maximize financial aid while making the application process less painful.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beijing is also signalling readiness to take on broader global responsibilities.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After a wholly inactive offseason outside of the draft, Golden State is bolstering its rotation with not a moment to spare until training camp.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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But on the other hand, there’s a clear need for some training on both sides here.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Trump said just last week that patented and branded drugs would face 100% levies unless companies build plants domestically.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The initial focus was to build cases against gang bosses on racketeering, terrorism and drug charges and extradite them to the United States.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The reasons for this are likely complicated and could be a combination of factors, including lack of awareness, barriers to access and fear of finding out the result.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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This means patients may be able to avoid years of medications, invasive surgeries, or lengthy downtime.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Norwood, a wide-eyed young woman with a yearning for Hollywood success, burst into the collective consciousness over the weekend when Mel’s report from a Zurich Summit panel in Switzerland exploded online.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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At his Neverland research island, through the groundbreaking Hybrid process, Kavalier takes in terminally ill children and moves their consciousness into ageless adult synthetic bodies.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Old wounds around education or beliefs finally have a chance to heal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers must weigh the check’s size against other programs and public needs, including education, and in 2018 began using earnings from the fund — long used to pay dividends — to also help balance the budget.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gingerdoodle and Pumpkin Spice Fluff Latte from Colectivo Get a double dose of fall at Colectivo.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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But what puts the Porkers over the top is a deep lineup of players like twins Emily Hagan and Grace Hagan (both Temple lacrosse commits), who pack an extra dose of athleticism and competitiveness, with skills that translate from lacrosse.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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