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
It will be measured in preventable illnesses, infant respiratory deaths that could have been avoided, and the diminished preparedness of a nation that has forgotten how to value the very innovation that once saved it.
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Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for preparedness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
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While the current crackdown playing out in communities across the country is unprecedented, concerns about officer training and readiness have been building for years.—
Blake Ellis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Johnson, undaunted by the pressure, exudes confidence in his squad's readiness for the challenges ahead.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Because in hindsight, there was a lot of luck that played into the public’s preparations for this storm, with forecasters in the uncomfortable position of rapidly ratcheting up their warnings with precious little preparation time to spare.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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With a little preparation, most sellers can meaningfully improve their outcome.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 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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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 3 Mar. 2026.
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