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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These videos also show us how proper preparedness goes a long way.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Albritton noted that many essentials — including groceries, children’s items and hurricane preparedness supplies — are already tax-free, and said the Legislature plans to pass a balanced budget that pays down debt, cuts taxes and saves for the future.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The agency has been planning for the Big Game the last two years, leading emergency preparedness efforts, evaluating best practices at other Super Bowls and developing a new Emergency Security Operations Center to keep riders safe.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
How did being around the facility help your preparedness for a potential return?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Albritton noted that many essentials — including groceries, children’s items and hurricane preparedness supplies — are already tax-free, and said the Legislature plans to pass a balanced budget that pays down debt, cuts taxes and saves for the future.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The agency has been planning for the Big Game the last two years, leading emergency preparedness efforts, evaluating best practices at other Super Bowls and developing a new Emergency Security Operations Center to keep riders safe.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
How did being around the facility help your preparedness for a potential return?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
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Giddey will undergo a series of tests in noncontact drills that will determine his readiness to return to practice.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Simple acts like checking in with neighbors or sharing information help strengthen our collective readiness and reinforce the sense of connection that makes Saratoga such a special place to live.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The center offers slopes certified by FIS, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation; facilities dedicated to athletic preparation, and an organizational structure specifically designed to meet the needs of national teams.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Polk said Thursday that the astronaut in question was not injured or made ill by any operational aspect of living aboard the space station, adding that spacewalk preparations played no role in the incident.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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