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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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
The day was a dream come true after plenty of planning and preparation, and the details of the day have racked up more than five million views on TikTok, including a clip of the wedding party that alone brought in more than 80,000 likes.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
No other players were missing on the field as the Pats began preparations for this weekend’s home game against Atlanta.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
For disasters like this epic hurricane, preparations would have started months in advance.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Bahamas, preparations to protect life and property should be completed and residents should remain sheltered.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
No other players were missing on the field as the Pats began preparations for this weekend’s home game against Atlanta.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
For disasters like this epic hurricane, preparations would have started months in advance.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Bahamas, preparations to protect life and property should be completed and residents should remain sheltered.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Controls, for example, need to be continuously monitored so that audit readiness becomes more a state of being, and not a last minute sprint.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Founded by Lydia Drakeford, a MBA candidate at Columbia Business School and former Google Beauty executive, Boardroom Beauty is a movement bridging the gap between representation and readiness in beauty leadership.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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National Guard troops have been staging at Portland training bases for weeks while the legal case plays out, having been activated to protect federal officials and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that has been the focal point of daily protests since June.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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LaRoche is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Coach of Integrity Hoops, which is a basketball training and consulting company.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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Campaign ads, showing images of flash-mob robberies, promised voters that harsher penalties would put an end to basic items being locked away in display cases and funnel people repeatedly arrested for drug offenses in treatment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Lighter sleep can increase bladder awareness, and heart strain from breathing disruptions may impact urine production.—
Brandon Peters,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Schools worldwide ran educational programs, and the UN endorsed public awareness campaigns.—
Andrea Miotti,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in the clip, Van Ness detailed his decision to begin using a GLP-1 medication.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to the song’s inclusion in the 1955 movie Blackboard Jungle, rock music entered the American consciousness with its visual identity and mythos already set.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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In this Air sign, the Lord of the Underworld is pushing us toward a future where individual freedom and collective consciousness replace outdated systems of control.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Jesmore said talking to his grandson about the design of the new world headquarters, which will be more open-concept for collaboration rather than individual offices, was an education.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Abigail Spanberger, our candidate, three pillars to her campaign, affordability, jobs, and education, which is about kids, but also about our workforce.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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While Selling Sunset always serves up a juicy dose of drama each season — fans might be in shock after watching a longtime agent seemingly get fired in season 9.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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