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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
Earlier this year, its clergy and staff underwent active shooter prevention and preparedness training, according to a post on Temple Israel's Facebook page.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
California taking ‘posture of preparedness,’ governor says While authorities said there is no specific threat to the region, officials across California have also been monitoring broader security concerns tied to international tensions.
—Daniel Hunt
march 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, its clergy and staff underwent active-shooter prevention and preparedness training, according to a post on Temple Israel’s Facebook page.
—Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In recent research, my colleagues and I interviewed professional mariners about their experiences with cyber incidents and their preparedness to respond to them.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
California taking ‘posture of preparedness,’ governor says While authorities said there is no specific threat to the region, officials across California have also been monitoring broader security concerns tied to international tensions.
—Daniel Hunt
march 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, its clergy and staff underwent active-shooter prevention and preparedness training, according to a post on Temple Israel’s Facebook page.
—Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In recent research, my colleagues and I interviewed professional mariners about their experiences with cyber incidents and their preparedness to respond to them.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
Noun
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The bill also strengthens data collection and commercialization readiness requirements to improve accountability.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Governance and data readiness fall behind.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Per the measure from when the tree and marker were accepted by the county, the local DAR chapter is covering the cost of the marker and tree, while the county is expected to pay for the site preparation and cement work needed for their installation.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Less than a week after his inauguration, Chile’s arch-conservative president on Monday began overseeing preparations to build a border barrier — part of his flagship campaign promise to block immigrants from crossing illegally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 22 Mar. 2026.
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