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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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
Black emphasized that resilience and preparation are key.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
The most noteworthy new program for free tax preparation, IRS Direct File, came under fire from Elon Musk, the billionaire Trump advisor who oversees DOGE.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
The team kicks off the 2025 season on the road against the DC Defenders on March 30, though a labor dispute hangs over preparations.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
The most noteworthy new program for free tax preparation, IRS Direct File, came under fire from Elon Musk, the billionaire Trump advisor who oversees DOGE.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
The team kicks off the 2025 season on the road against the DC Defenders on March 30, though a labor dispute hangs over preparations.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
Noun
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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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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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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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There will also be further veteran free agent signings in May, June and even July ahead of training camp in late July.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
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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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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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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Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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A number of conditions and medications can impede the testing process.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
TIME,
12 Mar. 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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Diesel school buses average 6 to 8 miles per gallon, so going electric will result in big fuel savings for local school districts, letting more of our local tax dollars go to education spending.—
James Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Anyone traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated against measles, the CDC says, with parents advised to give infants between 6 and 11 months old one dose before travel (and two more doses after their first birthday).—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Of the cases, 80 are unvaccinated, 138 lack vaccination status, and five are known to have received at least one dose of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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