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
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
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While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are many factors to consider, from personal readiness and market conditions to available resources and support.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Experts and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have raised concerns about how the changes may impair storm readiness and recovery.—
Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
17 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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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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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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Create joint awareness campaigns to promote economic assistance programs.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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During the pandemic, our agency saw strong benefits for consumers (and ROI for a client) by streamlining testing awareness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Integrative Approaches To Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD Mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often treated with medication and therapy.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes,
12 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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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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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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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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That’s the experience in this bathroom by Houston designer Avery Cox, which gets a dose of pep from the bathroom floor tile. 45.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 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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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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