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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
Physical preparation has always been central to his process.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s right, the couple, who are said to be heavily involved with the preparations for this year’s gala, are also supporting fashion in a different way.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Rocky statue Philadelphia The Rocky Balboa statue at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps officially moved inside at the end of March in preparation for the exhibit, which runs through the beginning of August.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Because of this, the filmmakers had to change Michael’s original ending, which explored the 1993 allegation, with a finale centered on the preparation for Jackson’s 1987 Bad tour.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s right, the couple, who are said to be heavily involved with the preparations for this year’s gala, are also supporting fashion in a different way.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Rocky statue Philadelphia The Rocky Balboa statue at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps officially moved inside at the end of March in preparation for the exhibit, which runs through the beginning of August.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Because of this, the filmmakers had to change Michael’s original ending, which explored the 1993 allegation, with a finale centered on the preparation for Jackson’s 1987 Bad tour.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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Most often what kept Pal out of the money won’t the training or the fitness or the readiness, but conductor error.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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The primary focus during the overhaul has been on repairs, upgrades, and modernizations to maintain the vessel’s mission readiness.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Of the 11 nuns, three are dedicated caretakers for the farm, including Laudeña, who has training in veterinary assistance and examines the rabbits every morning.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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But its primary association in the public consciousness since the nineteen-eighties is with the criminal underworld, particularly the drug cartels.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The new shelter will allow residents to bring pets, which most shelters prohibit, offer a drug and alcohol treatment program and mental health services and assign those admitted a caseworker who will help connect them with professional development programs.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s this awareness that something could go wrong.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride brings together classic and vintage motorcycle riders to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Belarusian human rights group Viasna said he repeatedly was denied essential medications and refused contact with his wife and children.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead, many factors, such as lack of sleep, stress, adverse life events, mental health and medications can lead to food noise.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a result of the incident, women lost consciousness, had seizures and one plaintiff likely suffered a stroke, the lawsuit stated.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Last September, Sigma Alpha Epsilon was sanctioned for lying to officials during a hazing investigation involving a member who lost consciousness and needed emergency life support.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The measure will provide stable, predictable increases in education funding of up to 2 percent annually over 10 years, and mandates a yearly public audit so Coloradans can see exactly where every dollar goes.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Expect Sykes' signature impassioned rants and a healthy dose of looking back at her career, too.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet this is precisely the idea that the Enhanced Games is peddling—the fantasy that what Proud or Collins takes to break a world record, at a different dose, might make a man in his 70s more mobile, energized, and maybe even hotter.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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