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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
Of note, this will also be the first human spaceflight from SLC-40 as KSC’s pad will be in preparation for the Europa Clipper launch in October.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
That's one clue that preparations are underway.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
With elevators out of service, some have been training to improve their fitness in preparation for climbing the stairs up the 31-story buildings.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
But even with structured training and performance data, much of the preparation was about anticipating the unknown.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
That's one clue that preparations are underway.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
With elevators out of service, some have been training to improve their fitness in preparation for climbing the stairs up the 31-story buildings.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
But even with structured training and performance data, much of the preparation was about anticipating the unknown.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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During the event, parents and caregivers will engage in peer-to-peer conversations about various aspects of screen readiness; become familiar with tools and resources that help determine screen readiness; and gain new ideas to promote a healthy digital home.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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But despite the severity of the disruption, gulf tourism markets have rebounded quickly after recent shocks — whether financial crisis, pandemic, or regional tensions — often aided by aggressive pricing, marketing campaigns, and infrastructure readiness.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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One of the soldiers is also accused of transferring to an Iranian foreign agent materials from his military training related to fighter jet systems, as well as documentation of facilities and areas within a military base.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Chargers also will have Bud Dupree and Kyle Kennard competing for snaps when training camp begins in late July.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officers then arrested Harrison and searched his body, discovering seven more bags containing drugs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the attack may have dealt a blow to the Mexican government’s assertions that the country is a safe place to visit, coming months after widespread attacks by criminal groups in response to a drug lord’s killing.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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As research evolves and policy takes shape, the growing awareness of microplastics may prove to be the first step in addressing a problem that has, until now, largely gone unseen.—
Baltimore Sun,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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That awareness accelerated in 2010 following the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh, which exposed the exploitative nature of global supply chains and intensified calls for more ethical and sustainable practices.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the medication was laced with fentanyl.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Revolution Medicines has received a voucher from the FDA’s Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot program, which is designed to expedite the review of certain medications.—
Eva Flowe
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The prosecutors said the long lag showed consciousness of guilt.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The girl who grew up with Ojibwe family weaving, her mother’s traditional patterns traced into her consciousness.—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For years, his main political project was legislation that siphoned public-education funds to private schools via vouchers.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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All art forms require immense time, training, and education to develop the skills needed to create great art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Thursday’s approval was based on a trial of 20 children diagnosed with the OTOF mutation who got a single dose of the therapy in one or both ears.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are two rotavirus vaccines – Rotateq (a three-dose series) and Rotarix (a two-dose series).—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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