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preparation

[prep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌprɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
development, readiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness
NOUN
something concocted, put together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement
STRONG
blend brew composition compound concoction confection decoction medicine mixture product tincture
Antonyms
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness

Example Sentences

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Unmoved by postseason pressure, superstar LeBron James said he doesn’t plan to change his preparation ahead of the Lakers’ playoff opener against the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Instead he uses the war as a pretext for urging modern Britain to “accelerate munitions production” in preparation for a “European War” whose antagonists remain largely unspecified.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

With the help of allies, the President added, the Navy will also de-mine the Strait—important preparation for the ultimate goal of reopening Hormuz to all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

John Stanton, Mariners CEO, who helped give the bat-breaking tug, credited Suzuki's "meticulous in his preparation and play" and told the crowd that he was "certainly worthy of this everlasting recognition".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In preparation for his visit, we all made sure the house was in order.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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