PREPARATION Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

preparation

noun

Definition of preparation

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 In addition, students at one school by the zone are learning remotely on Friday because of race preparations. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026 Ultimately, the best exit preparation begins long before selling, emphasizing building a business that can thrive independently. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 SpaceX is picking up the pace of preparations for the next launch of its giant Starship rocket. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Harry, meanwhile, will continue his charitable work on both sides of the Atlantic, including preparations for the Invictus Games, which are set to take place in Birmingham, England, in July 2027. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparation

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Noun

And merchant readiness, so offers carry the stock, price and rules an agent can read and act on instantly.

— Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Philadelphia's selection as a finalist follows a visit by top DNC officials to judge the city's readiness and capacity to host the convention.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

People who became influencers and hadn’t had a lot of training or exposure to beauty suddenly garnered a lot of attention.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Officials say 15 high school students completed more than 200 hours of training, earning TRUST and Google Data Analytics certifications.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of training

Noun

Moderna's mRNA vaccine — used in combination with Merck's cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda — is built from a patient's own tumor, which has its own genetic sequence, so each dose is personalized.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The duration of Kyrgios’ ban will depend in part on whether he is found to have deliberately taken the drug, and in part on whether the incident happened before the tournament started.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of drug

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The accessory resembles the yellow Livestrong wristband, part of a cancer awareness campaign launched by cyclist Lance Armstrong’s foundation.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Trade shows, intimate satellite gatherings, and virtual conferences serve as critical infrastructure for product launches, brand awareness, and business development.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

The federal law generally prohibits schools that receive federal education funding from disclosing personally identifiable information from a student's education records without a parent's or guardian's consent, except in limited circumstances.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.

— Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

Some popular advice suggests parents on appetite-suppressing medication simply not talk about it or offer vague statements about taking care of their health.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Some of us assist in delivery rooms, some of us administer medications, some of us advocate for our patients to insurance companies to make sure lifesaving is covered.

— Nancy Hagans, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of medication

Noun

In the comics, a Lantern’s ring has several powers in the ballpark of creating physical objects out of light and pure will, but none of them to date — save for John, in one specific story — have been able to store someone’s consciousness.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
The cataclysm is indelibly seared into La Guaira’s collective consciousness.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of consciousness

Noun

Features include modern safety technology, air conditioning, GPS and parking sensors, while maintaining the vintage appearance.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The report also called on Transport for London, which operates the city’s underground train network, to add air conditioning to new tube trains and look for new ways to keep carriages and platforms cool.

— Olivia Rudgard, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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