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
Palm oil is widely used for food preparation, soap and fuel.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Health inspectors first visited the store on March 25 and 26, and observed fresh rodent dropping in multiple areas of the deli section, including the preparation and equipment storage area, the back of the house and by doors separating the hallway to the main sales floor.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Last month, in response to a separate records request, Harris-Dawson released a collection of emails sent between Jan. 2 and Jan. 7 to and from his office regarding wildfire conditions, high winds, emergency preparations and the National Weather Service.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The compressed schedule between the AFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl further complicated the Raiders' preparation.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Health inspectors first visited the store on March 25 and 26, and observed fresh rodent dropping in multiple areas of the deli section, including the preparation and equipment storage area, the back of the house and by doors separating the hallway to the main sales floor.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Last month, in response to a separate records request, Harris-Dawson released a collection of emails sent between Jan. 2 and Jan. 7 to and from his office regarding wildfire conditions, high winds, emergency preparations and the National Weather Service.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The compressed schedule between the AFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl further complicated the Raiders' preparation.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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That reticence could conceivably involve suppressing concerns about how the U.S. military’s increasing involvement in domestic missions is placing strains on resources and readiness.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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The organization argued that those mentioned in the 10-page letter were overly focused on DEI and other similar left-wing efforts and were, therefore, hampering the military’s readiness.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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To meet the growing demand for nurses, Pennsylvania hospitals are partnering with colleges and universities to expand clinical training capacity, streamline pathways into nursing and develop innovative education models such as hybrid and accelerated programs.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The approach, called knowledge distillation, gets the larger model to effectively pass on its training, like a teacher giving lessons to a student.—
Stephen Ornes,
Wired News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The weight loss drug market has exploded, and Kailera Therapeutics is coming for its leaders, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pfizer is betting on its pipeline of cancer drugs to deliver long-term growth, but has emphasized that obesity is a key focus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Our days in Lebanon were filled with uncertainty, violence and the constant awareness that life could drastically change in an instant.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Ministry urges Chinese nationals to carefully assess safety risks and increase their awareness of potential challenges when selecting U.S. states, particularly those affected by the new restrictions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Balmer's mother said her son was mentally ill and had not been taking his medication.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Schroeder was relying on anxiety and anti-depression medications to get through the day.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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The ending sense of consciousness limbo that has capped off so many other sci-fi stories may seem like an extra unnecessary layer of doom.—
Steve Greene,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2025
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Too much stress, trauma or some devastating life event and all the emotions that have been stuffed down start to knock at the door of consciousness.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The pandemic only exacerbated these disparities, and today, young Chicagoans are navigating a climate in which their education, safety and well-being are under threat.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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For a nation where the majority of the population was born after 1979, there remains a glaring gap in education and public reckoning over the Khmer Rouge’s atrocities.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those who received a second dose at six months maintained an almost 100% reduction at the one-year mark.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Although the World Health Organization recommends people with measles receive two doses of vitamin A to lessen the risk of complications, that advice is directed at children in low-resource countries with high rates of vitamin A deficiencies.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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