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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
This past week, Francona and his coaching staff met in Cincinnati to start the preparation for the upcoming season.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Garlic is loaded with anti-inflammatory substances called organo-sulfur compounds—but the presence of anti-inflammatory compounds depends on the preparation method.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Your pet can enjoy a variety of preparations, such as hardboiled or scrambled, Purina recommends.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Winter Maker Moon, embodying the power and quiet strength of the winter season, a time of rest and preparation for renewal.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Garlic is loaded with anti-inflammatory substances called organo-sulfur compounds—but the presence of anti-inflammatory compounds depends on the preparation method.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Your pet can enjoy a variety of preparations, such as hardboiled or scrambled, Purina recommends.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Winter Maker Moon, embodying the power and quiet strength of the winter season, a time of rest and preparation for renewal.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
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The strategy aims to enhance the military's readiness to address the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Being proactive not only showcases your ambition but also highlights your readiness to take on greater responsibilities.Rosalba Carandente, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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After 12 weeks of yoga training, questionnaires from the participants showed decreases in tension anxiety, depression, anger-hostility, fatigue, confusion, and somatization.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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BofA began coverage of Amgen with a sell, saying the premium from the biotech’s experimental weight loss drug is coming out the stock.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And both have brought awareness to the condition and provided valuable representation in different ways.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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If over-the-counter medications aren’t enough, doctors may prescribe corticosteroid medications or a cortisone injection.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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This occurs because the RDAs include magnesium from all sources—food, beverages, dietary supplements, and medications.Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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More serious signs of an allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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That they are clearly marooned at an undeveloped level of consciousness is no excuse at all.James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The user's photo accompanying the account was one of Mangione, and a description on their page referenced Mangione's education at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his age.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Offering property tax assistance through education about exemptions or short-term loans.Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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With both Christmas and her birthday here, Lee is entitled to a double dose of wishes.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then manufacturers upped the dose to the equivalent of 40 pills.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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