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in preparation

ADJECTIVE

afoot

Synonyms

WEAK

astir brewing cooking forthcoming getting ready going on

Antonyms

WEAK

completed ended finished

ADJECTIVE

forthcoming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipated approaching awaited coming impending upcoming

WEAK

accessible at hand available destined fated future in evidence in prospect in store in the cards in the wind inescapable inevitable nearing obtainable on tap oncoming open pending predestined prospective ready resulting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

remote

WEAK

bygone distant gone past

Example Sentences

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It was undergoing a ground test in Cape Canaveral, Florida in preparation of an upcoming flight when it blew up in a massive fireball, sending shockwaves throughout the space industry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Raducanu and Richardson are formally working together in Strasbourg in preparation for the WTA clay-court tournament, the final warm-up event before the French Open.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Ahead of Trump’s arrival, an area roughly the size of 400 American football fields was closed in preparation for a stop here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

At Navy Federal, Long is already seeing members stashing more money in checking accounts in preparation for covering costs.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

It was as if every candy or dessert he’d ever eaten had been in preparation for this one moment!

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

in preparation

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