preparations

plural of preparation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of preparations Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane with 120-mph winds Friday, threatening a late-day landfall near the Alabama-Florida line as crews raced to finish preparations. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Officials have urged preparations for drought, heat and fires as the El Niño — a cyclical climate phenomenon that normally rises temperatures and increases drought in the Amazon — develops. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The documentary ends with Lisa’s return to Korea to begin preparations for Blackpink’s world tour and the group’s latest album. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Teams at both companies swung into action to make the final preparations needed to close the deal. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 No leaks were detected during final preparations for launch Thursday, and Dragon’s propulsion system appeared to be functioning well after arriving in orbit. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 Rosenthal currently serves as project director of the Guggenheim’s Abu Dhabi satellite, overseeing the museum’s final preparations after two decades in development. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The profile also detailed preparations Charlie and Erika were making for their family’s future amid what the magazine described as mounting death threats. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Its Taoke Gigafactory in Taiwan has completed GWh-scale manufacturing validation and currently supports C-sample production, demonstration vehicle programs and preparations for commercial production. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparations
Noun
  • And the core patents on blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Wegovy will expire in the early 2030s, meaning generic versions will likely hit the market soon after.
    — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The drugs are prescribed for a growing number of conditions and come with a range of side effects.
    — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Good news, bad news on opioids More young people are being treated for opioid use disorder with medications.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • These medications include blood thinner, insulin, chemotherapy drugs, and opioid pain medication.
    — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The team's doctor administered treatment doses according to height, with a standardized measuring tape against the wall to help determine the dose.
    — William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026
  • One study suggested that patients should be prescribed three or four doses, as well as an additional dose in case it’s needed.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026

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“Preparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparations. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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