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
Knothole features reading literacy programs, career preparedness courses and technology/STEM initiatives.
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Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Spanish-language flyers included a few errors, including wrong dates and information about storm recovery and preparedness.
—Jaelyn Rodriguez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
There’s still heated debate about lack of preparedness and the failure of warning systems.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Even as questions have swirled around emergency preparedness, survivors and families of the missing have extended their thanks to the people on the front lines.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Spanish-language flyers included a few errors, including wrong dates and information about storm recovery and preparedness.
—Jaelyn Rodriguez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
There’s still heated debate about lack of preparedness and the failure of warning systems.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Even as questions have swirled around emergency preparedness, survivors and families of the missing have extended their thanks to the people on the front lines.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
Noun
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Organizations must overcome a false sense of readiness.—
Maggie Laird,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The district also may join forces with Junior Achievement of South Florida for a second location of Junior Achievement World, a mock mini-city that teaches students entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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That preparation had already started with putting practice in the short game area straight after media duties.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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That is why preparation is often the most important part of communication.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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