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 McVay says the Rams are still open to Aaron Donald returning, but the team is also staying focused on its preparations for the season. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Speaking on behalf of the Chinese Embassy, Dai then demanded Chinese curators and installation staff to halt their preparations and withdraw from the Hajeongung Art Museum in Gwangju, which was set to host their special exhibition. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Instead of resting in a sanitizing solution, wet wiping cloths sat on a cookline preparation table. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 That preparation—on the road, trail, or in the office—begins with cultivating mental strength. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparation

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Noun

Research shows that children participating in the Imagination Library demonstrate a 29% increase in kindergarten readiness, the county’s website said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
By June 2017, 37% of warfare readiness certifications for cruiser and destroyer crews in Japan had expired.

— Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

The company also sees a possible path for JR3 technology beyond training.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
This is viewed as part of his decentralization agenda, aiming to transfer powers in areas such as skills training and select tax authorities from London to local combined authorities.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of training

Noun

One of the first focuses under the new corporate structure will be addressing cancer drug affordability, Shah said, with a goal of accelerating the adoption of lower-cost biosimilars, which are clinically equivalent drugs akin to generic drugs.

— Ian Thomas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Scott’s narrator, Louise, is a musician of sorts, a frequent drug user, and a desperate diehard romantic, forever dogged by her ex-girlfriend Alex.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of drug

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Yandel is recognized for his support of community and educational initiatives, mental health awareness and emerging Latino talent.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
But even her awareness can’t be constant, as shown by a scene that played out just this summer.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

There will always be a big difference between training and education.

— Raghu Krishnaiah, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Party leaders laid out proposals for relieving poverty, improving social security, and reforming the education system and admitted members from backgrounds unusual for the CHP, including a Kurdish activist and a union leader.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of education

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Health care providers may also recommend sleep medications for short-term relief, but these are generally viewed as temporary tools rather than permanent solutions, explains Troxel.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Citing medical privacy laws, Ryan Gustin, a spokesperson for CoreCivic, declined to answer questions about Bartko’s allegations that her medication was confiscated and withheld from her for nearly two weeks.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of medication

Noun

The phenomenon happens so often that some researchers say there is a growing body of evidence that consciousness continues at some level, for at least some period, after the body has died.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The media campaign elevated Trayvon’s death in the nation’s consciousness; a special prosecutor was appointed to oversee the case, and Zimmerman was indicted and arrested.

— Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of consciousness

Noun

La Palma employs low-energy lighting and air conditioning and is committed to paper reduction using QR codes in the room instead.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Still, given the national attention given last winter to the air conditioning not working properly in an Angel Stadium weight room, Neto said the evaluation from the Rams’ locker room was glowing.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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