as in preparation
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
With the storm fast approaching, local officials assured the public of the readiness of first responders.
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Recent Examples of readiness
Investors are watching new offerings as tests of the market’s readiness for new offerings.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 June 2025
But Moscow appears to have eliminated any hint of a readiness to soften its demands.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
The study warned that these ongoing challenges could have long-term implications for workforce readiness and innovation.
Sidney Taffe, another senior at UConn, spent her first year of college entirely online.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Last night, Russia announced its readiness to hold another round of peace talks next Monday in Istanbul, Turkey.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2025
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 June 2025
But Moscow appears to have eliminated any hint of a readiness to soften its demands.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
The study warned that these ongoing challenges could have long-term implications for workforce readiness and innovation.
Sidney Taffe, another senior at UConn, spent her first year of college entirely online.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Last night, Russia announced its readiness to hold another round of peace talks next Monday in Istanbul, Turkey.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for readiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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Fresh out of high school and beginning preparations for college this fall, Moss is the youngest mayoral candidate in the history of Fairfield, a city of about 9,500 people that is southwest of Birmingham, according to his campaign manager, Marilyn Yelder.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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Pierce Brosnan discusses preparation for role as sheriff in period Western Brosnan and Shaye Smith met at a party in 1994 and began dating soon after.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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While federal regulations require nursing homes to have emergency plans with options for backup power or evacuations, some states demand additional preparedness.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
9 June 2025
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The department will not be releasing additional details about the case because of its sensitivity and the victim’s age, according to the release.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Organizations must embrace: • Responsiveness over rigidity • Continuous learning over static optimization • Signal sensitivity over status reporting This isn’t hypothetical.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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