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
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Though both coaches are encouraged by Altuve’s progress, Grapefruit League games will give a far better barometer of his readiness.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
To get Taiwan’s reserve force to its necessary size and readiness, the Trump administration should press Taipei to require two full years of more intense instruction and limit the use of deferments.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Both the lack of confidence and the desire to start anew are real, highlighting the country’s eagerness to get out of its slump and its uncertainty about its leader’s readiness to change course.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Though both coaches are encouraged by Altuve’s progress, Grapefruit League games will give a far better barometer of his readiness.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
To get Taiwan’s reserve force to its necessary size and readiness, the Trump administration should press Taipei to require two full years of more intense instruction and limit the use of deferments.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Both the lack of confidence and the desire to start anew are real, highlighting the country’s eagerness to get out of its slump and its uncertainty about its leader’s readiness to change course.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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As funders, this is a critical tension: how to balance preparation for the expected while staying ready to address the unexpected, and how to prepare for both the short-term and long-term.—
Lynette Bell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In his opinion, playing in the LIV Golf does not offer the best preparation opportunities to face the main challenges of professional golf.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The auditor found glaring emergency preparedness gaps in wildfire response in Sonoma, Butte and Ventura Counties.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s gotten to a point where this LeBron sensitivity is beyond the pale.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Americans abroad may be less welcome and should practice cultural sensitivity.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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