PREPAREDNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

preparedness

noun

as in readiness

the state of being ready to act when the need arises The city is often threatened by hurricanes and has spent top dollar on emergency preparedness.

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Recent Examples of preparedness In previous Ebola outbreaks, USAID provided millions of dollars and operational support in response, in addition to helping with preparedness activities in neighboring countries. —

Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 May 2026 Newman thinks California is failing students due to a lack of systemic alignment and wants to focus on achievement in K-3 reading and math, civic education, career technical education and workforce preparedness. —

Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 The trend research also feeds into factory preparedness, as facilities platform fabrics in the anticipated textile and color trends for major season moments. —

Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Thanks to voters passing a 2024 bond, Cherry Creek School District's former IST building underwent a renovation to transform into a college and career preparedness school. —

Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparedness

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Russian telegram channel Astra — labeled a foreign agent by authorities — injected a note of skepticism, pointing out that Putin has spoken about the nuclear-capable missile’s imminent readiness at least 10 times since 2021.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Coordinating it all is the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC), which sets the clinical standards, runs the training, and keeps the network in a constant state of readiness.

— Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026