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
Greater system preparedness can produce more resilient AI security tools that can adapt and respond even more quickly with time.
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Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Because of its severity and potential for outbreak, the World Health Organization lists the Nipah virus as a priority pathogen for research and preparedness.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The firm provides clients with a preparedness checklist for ICE audits and raids.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
In this scenario, technologies that improve transparency, preparedness, and on-the-ground safety monitoring could help rebuild confidence.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Because of its severity and potential for outbreak, the World Health Organization lists the Nipah virus as a priority pathogen for research and preparedness.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The firm provides clients with a preparedness checklist for ICE audits and raids.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
In this scenario, technologies that improve transparency, preparedness, and on-the-ground safety monitoring could help rebuild confidence.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
Noun
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The company emphasizes reliability, redundancy, and certification readiness as development priorities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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To truly assess kindergarten readiness, the approach would have to be holistic — and as a result, costly.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Food preparation for the event was handled by the Urban League staff as well as some of the parents and past parents that have been involved in the educational program who donated their time, Gillespie said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Coffee preparation methods weren’t specified either.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
9 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 11 Feb. 2026.
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