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
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Yet his silence during the war — and the damage sustained across Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure — has raised new doubts about the regime’s preparedness and resilience.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The Coast Guard also stressed preparedness in the wake of the deadly incident.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 June 2025
Attacks like these raise fresh concerns about the cybersecurity preparedness of companies that handle tax and financial data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Yet his silence during the war — and the damage sustained across Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure — has raised new doubts about the regime’s preparedness and resilience.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The Coast Guard also stressed preparedness in the wake of the deadly incident.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 June 2025
Attacks like these raise fresh concerns about the cybersecurity preparedness of companies that handle tax and financial data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
Noun
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But one announcement won’t ensure equity, readiness or trust.—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Subsea cables play a vital role in Europe's connectivity, competitiveness, defence readiness, and economic stability.—
Jordan King
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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These regulatory steps, while vital for animal safety, entail additional fees and preparation.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Lionfish’s mild, tender meat is sweet and flaky—perfect for sashimi or grilled preparations.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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