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
Voigt hopes her story will prompt airlines to improve their preparedness.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The one potential cut that could impact Colorado’s wildfire preparedness could come from AmeriCorps, a federal work program, which includes firefighting in its mission.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
In such a scenario, what does preparedness look like?
—Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The total loss of OAR and its crown jewel in Princeton represents a setback for climate preparedness that experts warn the nation may never recover from.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The one potential cut that could impact Colorado’s wildfire preparedness could come from AmeriCorps, a federal work program, which includes firefighting in its mission.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
In such a scenario, what does preparedness look like?
—Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The total loss of OAR and its crown jewel in Princeton represents a setback for climate preparedness that experts warn the nation may never recover from.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preparedness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
Noun
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Hybrid cloud success depends on both technical expertise and organizational readiness to adopt new ways of working.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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There is also great readiness to improve the shots and the sound.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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By addressing physical, emotional, and educational needs, the staff within the Doula Program at Rikers Island empower women to navigate motherhood with confidence, dignity, and adequate preparation for life after release.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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