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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
Elsewhere in the interview, Zedd speaks about his massive Coachella 2025 performance, which featured a flurry of special guests and drew a enormous crowd to the Outdoor Stage, and followed a flurry of preparation.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 June 2025
This includes work done in preparation for the shed, such as building foundations and obtaining permits if needed, as well the assembly process itself.
—Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Those satellites are already at Cape Canaveral for final launch preparations, suggesting that Amazon is finally overcoming difficulties in activating its spacecraft factory in Kirkland, Washington.
—ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Fresh out of high school and beginning preparations for college this fall, Moss is the youngest mayoral candidate in the history of Fairfield, a city of about 9,500 people that is southwest of Birmingham, according to his campaign manager, Marilyn Yelder.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 June 2025
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 June 2025
This includes work done in preparation for the shed, such as building foundations and obtaining permits if needed, as well the assembly process itself.
—Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Those satellites are already at Cape Canaveral for final launch preparations, suggesting that Amazon is finally overcoming difficulties in activating its spacecraft factory in Kirkland, Washington.
—ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Fresh out of high school and beginning preparations for college this fall, Moss is the youngest mayoral candidate in the history of Fairfield, a city of about 9,500 people that is southwest of Birmingham, according to his campaign manager, Marilyn Yelder.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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For 16 years, with a brief respite during President Trump’s first term, the military drifted into a laboratory for progressive priorities -- diversity quotas, climate initiatives, and gender policies that sapped readiness and lethality.—
Matt Schoenfeldt,
National Review,
21 June 2025
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Lindblad has several paths into one of the four Red Bull seats available in F1, and his test in Italy will be one of many data points used to analyze his readiness for the next level.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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For 35 years, the ABA’s Rule of Law Initiative (ROLI) has strengthened legal institutions in more than 100 countries, training judges, supporting lawyers, and fostering respect for human rights.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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And new models are emerging that pair capital with hands-on mentorship, technical support, and founder training.—
Rob Zielonka,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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Consistent water intake may be particularly important for people taking medications that can cause dehydration, including some blood pressure drugs, antidepressants and antibiotics.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Why Specialty Clinics Feel The Pain First Specialty clinics face a perfect storm of challenges: high-cost drugs, evolving payer policies and thousands of diagnosis and procedure codes that need to match up precisely.—
Sally Ragab,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Lewis Pugh, a long distance swimmer from England, braved the island's chilly waters in just a pair of speedos, a swim cap and goggles in a bid to raise awareness.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The buzzy week is an annual celebration raising awareness about the critical role pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other insects play in our ecosystems, and the urgent need to protect them.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Research has shown that medications prescribed for individuals with ADHS were associated with lower risks of self-harm and accidents, demonstrating the importance of proper medical treatment in overall safety and well-being.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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The plaintiffs specifically took issue with the task force's recommendation in June 2019 that PrEP, a medication to prevent HIV, be included in the preventive services covered without cost-sharing arrangements.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Their mission: to preserve his failing consciousness via an experimental memory‑upload procedure at a cutting‑edge facility.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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The survivors and descendants of these histories know that preserving these historic places solidifies their critical memories in our collective American consciousness, carrying them forward into our shared future.—
Dawn DiPrince,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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But today, even some of these spaces are losing their independence—becoming arenas for power struggles, where truth is sacrificed to political or financial agendas, and the ethical foundations of education and research are under attack.—
Narges Mohammadi,
Time,
25 June 2025
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With an innate ability to automate repetitive, routine and time-consuming tasks, AI has transformed every facet of our lives, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, healthcare, education, entertainment and more.—
Punnam Raju Manthena,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In research studies, doses of 1.25-3 grams of hibiscus per cup of tea have been used.6 Cinnamon contains compounds that help reduce inflammation and relax blood vessels.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 June 2025
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High doses of vitamin B12 reduce potassium in your body.10 Since bananas are high in potassium, eating one can help maintain the balance. Before going to bed: Some of the nutrients in bananas (like magnesium, tryptophan, and vitamin B6) are associated with improved sleep.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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