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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
What sports medicine reveals about event preparedness Protocols used in sports medicine can offer a clear example of what reliable preparedness looks like.
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Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Prioritize safety and preparedness—ensure vaccinations are current, ID tags and microchips are in place, and pack essentials such as water, waste bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, in response to a lawsuit by 20 states, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to restart the largest federal grant program for disaster preparedness.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
It is also expected to help refine typhoon forecasting models, which could strengthen disaster preparedness and response efforts in coastal regions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
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Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Prioritize safety and preparedness—ensure vaccinations are current, ID tags and microchips are in place, and pack essentials such as water, waste bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, in response to a lawsuit by 20 states, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to restart the largest federal grant program for disaster preparedness.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
It is also expected to help refine typhoon forecasting models, which could strengthen disaster preparedness and response efforts in coastal regions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
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The manufacturer’s announcement, shared with Militarnyi, highlights the system’s readiness for integration into active units as production capacity increases.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite the scale of the effort, questions remain around infrastructure readiness, particularly ongoing construction along 18th Street.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tigani has centralized food preparation in an off-site kitchen and contracted with a bakery to more efficiently meet demand at the three stores.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The aguachile negro de res may be the most emblematic of the Vegas menu, bridging Cámara’s signature seafood preparations and the bolder, more theatrical red meat dishes one might expect from a Vegas restaurant.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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