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
This kind of readiness doesn’t require a huge budget, just the right focus.
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Kevin Pierce, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Those weapons have faced inconsistent field performance and limited operational readiness.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Through its programs, TRC provides tutoring, workshops, and college readiness sessions free of charge to reduce the stressors that so often weigh on teens.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Some local proponents of housing readiness told the Statesman that Boise will be in a good place to receive federal funds.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Pierce, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Those weapons have faced inconsistent field performance and limited operational readiness.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Through its programs, TRC provides tutoring, workshops, and college readiness sessions free of charge to reduce the stressors that so often weigh on teens.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Some local proponents of housing readiness told the Statesman that Boise will be in a good place to receive federal funds.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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As part of preparations for the racially motivated mass shooting, the Discord account admitted to strategically targeting that area in Buffalo because of its large black population.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Success comes from choosing intentionally based on individual goals, financial circumstances, and career objectives rather than following outdated assumptions about what career preparation requires.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Confirm certification requirements, logistics challenges, and receptivity before scaling.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Collaborations are a good way for brands to dip their toes into the shoe market and explore customer receptivity to a new category.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, Gedan noted there is receptiveness to investment from China, even beyond the oil sector.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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These risks are escalating with more severe storms fueled by climate change, raising the stakes for infrastructure planning and emergency preparedness.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of professionals surveyed in a SHRM survey, 83%, believe that AI is foundational to workforce preparedness.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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