preparations

plural of preparation

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Recent Examples of preparations Residents began preparations as early as Wednesday, a manager of Kauai’s only Home Depot told NBC News affiliate KHNL. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026 Turning Point Action is positioning itself to shape that contest, a reminder that preparations for the next White House campaign are already in motion even though no candidates have announced and the midterm elections are still two months away. Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Turning Point Action is positioning itself to shape that contest, a reminder that preparations for the next White House campaign are already in motion even though no candidates have announced and the midterm elections aren't over yet. ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 That salon, Mayfair, became the setting for a film that follows Zaineen (Zaineen Chowdhury Karim), a bride-to-be whose wedding preparations spiral into a battle with her own body. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 After reaching Portland, the aircraft is scheduled to undergo additional preparations and updates before eventually making its way to Kadena. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Despite months of processing in solo therapy and in couples therapy, my preparations for the first night away were not thought out—at all. Carla Lalli, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Lease deals can be a big part of some utilities' preparations for times of shortage. Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the coast within the warning area on Tuesday, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparations
Noun
  • Police said drugs and drug paraphernalia were also recovered during the investigation.
    Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Though historically rare, murder or homicide charges in high-speed crashes that don’t involve drugs or alcohol are becoming increasingly common, according to experts interviewed by USA TODAY.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Those medications came with a warning label against driving while taking them, according to the suit.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Eight years, 29 medications and 40 doctors later, his illness was declared treatment-resistant.
    Kelly Rogers Victor, USA Today, 6 Sep. 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 Sep. 2026.

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