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
Save information on a USB drive and keep it in a waterproof container as part of your emergency preparedness kit.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Just yesterday, Massachusetts — which has long been looked to as one of the states with the highest levels of academic achievement — unveiled new graduation requirements that aim to better align student preparedness with this moment.
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Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Each of these occasions presents unique public health and medical preparedness challenges that require extensive planning and coordination across all levels of government and the private sector.
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W. Craig Vanderwagen,
STAT,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for preparedness
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Just yesterday, Massachusetts — which has long been looked to as one of the states with the highest levels of academic achievement — unveiled new graduation requirements that aim to better align student preparedness with this moment.
—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Each of these occasions presents unique public health and medical preparedness challenges that require extensive planning and coordination across all levels of government and the private sector.
—
W. Craig Vanderwagen,
STAT,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for preparedness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
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Boards must prioritize energization dates and grid readiness to avoid investing in unpowerable compute.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Quiet preparation steadies your strong inner drive.
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Martha Stewart’s top dinner party tips for hosts Stewart’s playbook is built on preparation, restraint and a hostess who is actually present at her own table.
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This carefulness is clearly strategic.
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There was no carefulness in it.
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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