Thesaurus results for PREPARATIONS

preparations

noun

plural of preparation

as in drugs

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 preparations Despite months of processing in solo therapy and in couples therapy, my preparations for the first night away were not thought out—at all. — Carla Lalli, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Lease deals can be a big part of some utilities' preparations for times of shortage. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the coast within the warning area on Tuesday, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 The Highlanders quickly proved those preparations had paid off. — Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 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 Roman has spent the last several weeks undergoing its final launch preparations at KSC. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The partnership also strengthens Archer’s preparations for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

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Before GLP-1s won over insurers and consumers alike, a whole generation of obesity drugs failed to reach blockbuster status; some instead went to bankruptcy court.

— Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
For The Washington Post via Getty Images As use of GLP-1s have increased in the United States, some companies have dropped coverage of the drugs for their employees.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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In a recent interview, the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acknowledged that the government is producing or acquiring abroad only 30% of the basic medications offered in state pharmacies.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Forgetfulness can have many causes besides dementia, including poor sleep, depression or anxiety, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid problems, and certain medications.

— Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026

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The team's doctor administered treatment doses according to height, with a standardized measuring tape against the wall to help determine the dose.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026
One study suggested that patients should be prescribed three or four doses, as well as an additional dose in case it’s needed.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026

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