preparations

NOUN

arrangements

Synonyms

WEAK

preparatory measures

NOUN

lineup

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agenda business calendar record schedule slate

STRONG

affairs appointments arrangements bill bulletin card catalog chores curriculum details docket happenings index listing meetings memoranda plan plans syllabus timetable

WEAK

necessary acts order of business order of events order of the day series of events things to do

NOUN

program

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bill business curriculum plan schedule

STRONG

affairs appointments arrangements bulletin calendar card catalog chores details docket happenings index lineup listing meetings memoranda plans record slate syllabus timetable

WEAK

necessary acts order of business order of events order of the day series of events things to do

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Preparations for the World Cup—jointly hosted this summer by the U.S.,

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Preparations for this major event have started with a whisper, but China appears ready to put on a show for US President Donald Trump.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Preparations in most cases have been underway for months.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Preparations for the Persian New Year begin days in advance, with people spring-cleaning their home — “shaking the house,” as the expression goes — or buying new clothes and furniture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Preparations for the Opening Day ceremony had cost Olmsted’s department valuable time, as did the planting and grading required to repair the damage the day’s crowd had inflicted throughout the park.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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