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
The collective of top state prosecutors said the grants were meant to be used for maintaining roads, counterterrorism efforts and emergency preparedness, and have nothing to do with immigration.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Those funds include emergency preparedness and cybersecurity grants.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
This evaluation — Simmons’ preparedness outside the injury — ought to prompt the same level of scrutiny as his health.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
Glover goes on to highlight several key statistics regarding AI skills and the lack of readiness and workforce preparedness.
—Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Those funds include emergency preparedness and cybersecurity grants.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
This evaluation — Simmons’ preparedness outside the injury — ought to prompt the same level of scrutiny as his health.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
Glover goes on to highlight several key statistics regarding AI skills and the lack of readiness and workforce preparedness.
—Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
Noun
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Hybrid cloud success depends on both technical expertise and organizational readiness to adopt new ways of working.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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There is also great readiness to improve the shots and the sound.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
Noun
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By addressing physical, emotional, and educational needs, the staff within the Doula Program at Rikers Island empower women to navigate motherhood with confidence, dignity, and adequate preparation for life after release.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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