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
The goal of the system is to protect campers while improving severe weather preparedness in a region where deadly flooding can develop within minutes.
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Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet the gulf in preparedness for the World Cup — which is just over 75 days away — was apparent.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The war in Iran has exposed a gap in American preparedness that predates this conflict — and will outlast it.
—Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
For decades, wildfires were considered a reactive emergency, but more disaster experts are looking for ways to apply proactive messaging, deployment and warning systems to fires — systems more akin to hurricane preparedness.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet the gulf in preparedness for the World Cup — which is just over 75 days away — was apparent.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The war in Iran has exposed a gap in American preparedness that predates this conflict — and will outlast it.
—Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
For decades, wildfires were considered a reactive emergency, but more disaster experts are looking for ways to apply proactive messaging, deployment and warning systems to fires — systems more akin to hurricane preparedness.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
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Meanwhile, Caudle on Tuesday expressed concern about how the war with Iran is affecting the US Navy’s readiness and deterrence posture elsewhere.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Koch’s Operational Readiness Koch’s credentials speak directly to her readiness for a deep-space mission of this complexity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those filers are now being redirected to private tax-preparation platforms or other IRS options.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ryan, who is Orange County based, will begin the conceptual design phase of the memorial, including the preparation of detailed sketches and a 12-inch maquette.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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