1
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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2
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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3
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
Researchers estimate that tea preparation can remediate about 15% of lead from drinking water, even up to lead concentrations as high as 10 parts per million.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
West described last year's Orange Crush as more successful than the 2023 festival after the city made more preparations to mitigate crime and traffic issues.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
In his preparation for a head-coaching job, Kerr met with coaches in different sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Officials at Arrowhead Stadium gave one big reason: preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
West described last year's Orange Crush as more successful than the 2023 festival after the city made more preparations to mitigate crime and traffic issues.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
In his preparation for a head-coaching job, Kerr met with coaches in different sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Officials at Arrowhead Stadium gave one big reason: preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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This careful, phased approach allows the state to evaluate their cost-effectiveness, ensure provider readiness, and monitor potential impacts on Medicaid’s overall budget.—
Andrea Barton Reeves,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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The term entered English in the 16th–17th century, first as a military term, before evolving into its broader modern meanings related to awareness and readiness.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pittsburgh very nearly reeled in Brandon Aiyuk during training camp before a change of heart by the player and the 49ers kept him in San Francisco.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Staking, trellising, and caging are different training methods used to support tomato plants and their heavy fruit loads.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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From drug discovery and clinical decision support to personalized treatment planning and administrative efficiency, healthcare has emerged as one of AI’s most promising and impactful application domains, with potential benefits for providers, patients, and healthcare systems alike.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilly’s chief rival in the GLP-1 drug class Novo Nordisk was getting hit harder, down almost 10%, after releasing another batch of trial results looking at its next-generation weight-loss treatment called CagriSema.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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For business leaders, the path forward should include prioritizing risk management as a core strategic function, investing in the right tools and partnerships and building a culture where risk awareness drives better decision-making at every level.—
David Benigson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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That internal awareness has been accelerated by the injury factors the club is navigating with respect to Demko and Hughes.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Most people taking antidepressants will not experience withdrawal symptoms when quitting the medications, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tamiflu, an antiviral for the flu, is often only prescribed after a positive test, but the medication works best when taken within a couple of days of symptom onset.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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This heritage of consciousness is also reflected in its textile industry’s efforts where a holistic approach ensures that every aspect of textile production is environmentally conscious.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the end, for as much contempt as Pistorius held for the care he was being given, the one to actually awaken his parents to the possibility of his consciousness was in fact one of his caretakers, Virna van der Walt.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
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So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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It’s typically administered in children starting at the age of 12 months, with the second dose given at about 4 years old.—
Kristina Behr,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Traditionally, the first dose is given to a child between 12-15 months old, and then the second dose is administered between 4-6 years old, according to the CDC.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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