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
No matter the type of fish bestowed upon you by your fishmonger (tuna steaks today, mackerel tomorrow, snapper for Saturday), the right preparation will bring out its very best.
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Since then, many trans people have started making preparations to travel abroad.
—Kate Sosin, The 19th, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Make preparations to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Some preparations may provide too much mineral (electrolyte) intake and cause gastrointestinal distress.4
Apple cider vinegar: Small studies show the potential benefits of apple cider vinegar on weight loss, but not all research agrees.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Since then, many trans people have started making preparations to travel abroad.
—Kate Sosin, The 19th, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Make preparations to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Some preparations may provide too much mineral (electrolyte) intake and cause gastrointestinal distress.4
Apple cider vinegar: Small studies show the potential benefits of apple cider vinegar on weight loss, but not all research agrees.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preparation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
Noun
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San Diego will be dealing with cross-country travel, making readiness an issue.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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This disciplined and proactive approach, honed on the international stage, is set to foster a culture of resilience and readiness within the Chicago Sky.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The combatant commands are the main mechanism through which the U.S. conducts global military operations, including peacetime training exercises and wartime combat missions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Flores will play ‘Andrea,’ one of the female cadets training to be a Corrections Officer at one of the deadliest prisons in America.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: Is the rising use of weight-loss drugs causing people to snack less?—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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President Claudia Sheinbaum early this month stressed that to stop the flow of drugs into the United States, the U.S. must address gun smuggling.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Despite the history, there’s still far less awareness of Northland as a wine hub than destinations such as Marlborough or Central Otago.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Marco Langbroek, a Dutch archeologist and university lecturer on space situational awareness, is one of the best at this, using publicly available information about the flight path of a launch to estimate when the satellite will fly overhead.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Later in February, Schreiner posted a video claiming the athlete's running speed became slower after taking medication to increase estrogen.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The unlicensed plastic surgery recovery house next door, common in Miami suburbs There’s no unique license for recovery centers, although their services — including personal care such as bathing and dressing, and helping give prescribed medication — aligns with being an assisted living facility.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Through his workshops and teachings, Chaudhary provides actionable tools that leaders can use immediately: Techniques for self-awareness and higher consciousness to enhance decision-making under pressure.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of the greatest mysteries facing humanity is how the activation or firing of our neurons relates to our ability to think and somehow gives rise to a sense of sentience and consciousness.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Research grants for graduate education have also come under the ax.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there's some recommendations now that children, between the ages of six and 12 months, might get a first dose of vaccine.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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These thoughtful beverages, which supplement coffee with mushrooms like reishi, lion’s mane, and chaga, offer a lower dose of caffeine alongside a higher amount of micronutrients.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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