PREPARATION Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

preparation

noun

Definition of preparation

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 The events Harry is scheduled to attend in Birmingham focus on the city's preparations to host the 2027 Invictus Games next summer. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 However, Salah’s shoulder injury in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid affected his preparation. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The initial collaboration will center on lightweight materials, bonding and surface preparation, manufacturing optimization, laboratory testing and trackside support. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026 An earth-shaking roar The World Cup finally arrived in Kansas City after several years of preparation and anticipation. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparation

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Noun

However, JPMorgan Chase CEO Marianne Lake expressed skepticism about consumer readiness, highlighting concerns over trust, security, and liability when AI handles transactions.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The researchers said this could improve the readiness of electronic warfare units operating in extremely cold environments.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

Norway left back David Moller Wolfe resumed full training after leaving the Brazil game early and is expected to play.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Front desk staffers clearly have training in the architecture and art of the building, and offer tour-guide-level answers to inquiries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of training

Noun

An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The twist is that she’s already attached to Reynolds (Ben Foster), who looks like a dweeb — but is, in fact, an extremely wealthy and powerful drug kingpin.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of drug

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Their calendars, for instance, encode a sophisticated awareness of astronomical cycles that demands advanced calculations.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

Ellis said the county and Atlanta’s school board need that tax revenue to fund services like hospitals, courts and childhood education over the next three decades.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
But they're all connected by a love for adventure and a fascination with science—they're here to enjoy Lindblad's iconic education component that frequently sets the company apart from other expedition cruise lines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of education

Noun

Maintenance inhalers are either long-acting airway dilators or anti-inflammatory medications like steroids that patients should take daily.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026

Definition of medication

Noun

No wonder the genre struck a chord with young people; these stories were free, highly bingeable, and—best of all—supposedly autobiographical, offering stream-of-consciousness storytelling straight from the bleeding heart of your fellow postgrad.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Adkins then began stabbing himself with the box cutter and drifting in and out of consciousness, the affidavit states.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Definition of consciousness

Noun

Without the air conditioning, security and electricity of the motel rooms, the plaintiffs are in danger, the suit alleges.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
The appeal is using waste heat – the kind that leaks out of a data center or a bakery oven – to cool spaces without adding to the electrical load of conventional air conditioning.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026

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