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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 preparations
Now in the midst of prom season preparations, Atiana’s owner Sumit Tandon said his store has been flooded with customers.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
For now, behind the scenes, preparations are quietly underway.
—Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Keene’s announcement of his decision to leave the university came around the same time coaches were meeting with players ahead of preparations for the new season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
How to Watch Germany vs Ghana The preparations for World Cup 2026 continue for Germany and Ghana on Monday as the two teams face off in one of the few remaining warm-up fixtures either team will face.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Mission managers plan to begin launch preparations Monday, powering up parts of the rocket and spacecraft.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Wildfire recovery, preparations for the World Cup and Olympic and Paralympic Games and investments in health care, affordable housing and homelessness services top the list of budget priorities for state legislators from Los Angeles County in the upcoming fiscal year.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Chinese analysts say the move signals a shift toward quasi-carrier operations and could indicate preparations for potential contingencies involving Beijing, adding to regional strategic tensions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
For now, behind the scenes, preparations are quietly underway.
—Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Keene’s announcement of his decision to leave the university came around the same time coaches were meeting with players ahead of preparations for the new season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
How to Watch Germany vs Ghana The preparations for World Cup 2026 continue for Germany and Ghana on Monday as the two teams face off in one of the few remaining warm-up fixtures either team will face.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Mission managers plan to begin launch preparations Monday, powering up parts of the rocket and spacecraft.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Wildfire recovery, preparations for the World Cup and Olympic and Paralympic Games and investments in health care, affordable housing and homelessness services top the list of budget priorities for state legislators from Los Angeles County in the upcoming fiscal year.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Chinese analysts say the move signals a shift toward quasi-carrier operations and could indicate preparations for potential contingencies involving Beijing, adding to regional strategic tensions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparations
Noun
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Hospitalizations linked to combined use of kratom and other substances, such as illicit drugs or antidepressants, jumped 1,300% over the 10-year period, from 40 admissions to 549.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office said Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer test which showed no alcohol in his system, but refused to take a urine test, which is used to detect drugs or medication.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The committee substitute aligned the bill with federal requirements, beginning the start of co-pays in October 2028 and reducing them to $5 for all health care services and $1 for prescription medications.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those assigned to higher doses worked their way up to the highest dose.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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If taking higher doses (500–1000 mg or more), consider dividing the dose in two, taken at separate meals.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Preparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparations. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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