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
Nearly every advanced state entered 2020 with a preparedness plan.
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Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Benzii Diaz created Heels and Shells, an organization focused on empowering women through education, community and preparedness.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The event will feature emergency preparedness training for the public in CPR, basic first aid and crime prevention.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The grant program will advance efforts to eliminate veteran homelessness, address food insecurity, and support economic stability and workforce preparedness, Wu’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Benzii Diaz created Heels and Shells, an organization focused on empowering women through education, community and preparedness.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The event will feature emergency preparedness training for the public in CPR, basic first aid and crime prevention.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The grant program will advance efforts to eliminate veteran homelessness, address food insecurity, and support economic stability and workforce preparedness, Wu’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
Noun
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Additional court hearings, including a readiness conference set for Friday, are scheduled in June.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Participants reported feeling more relaxed and recovered, with measurable improvements in sleep, heart rate variability and training readiness.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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But after losing two games to Saint Mary’s, as regional hosts for a second consecutive year, UCLA has no choice but to go back to the drawing board in preparation for 2027.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Due to Mexico City being over 7,000 feet above sea level, Shanahan said the team will train in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which has roughly the same elevation, in preparation.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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There was no carefulness in it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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