as in preparation
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
With the storm fast approaching, local officials assured the public of the readiness of first responders.
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Recent Examples of readiness
David Bowden told the Washington Post that the cleanup duties raise questions about how to maintain the units’ readiness.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
But before Week 1 began, the NFL Network reported that Cooper struggled to ramp up to game readiness.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
These students are on track for career and college, and demonstrate readiness for advanced and accelerated content at the next grade/course.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Leaders at Space Command prioritized military readiness.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
But before Week 1 began, the NFL Network reported that Cooper struggled to ramp up to game readiness.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
These students are on track for career and college, and demonstrate readiness for advanced and accelerated content at the next grade/course.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Leaders at Space Command prioritized military readiness.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for readiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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Unlike older models that required lengthy pre-launch procedures, the DF-5C is transported in three modular sections to reduce preparation time.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The project takes place over the course of a year, showing the preparation required for the arduous experience as the climbers train alongside such prominent figures as Free Solo subject Alex Honnold and renowned adventurer Philip Henderson.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Confirm certification requirements, logistics challenges, and receptivity before scaling.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Collaborations are a good way for brands to dip their toes into the shoe market and explore customer receptivity to a new category.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, Gedan noted there is receptiveness to investment from China, even beyond the oil sector.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new laws aim to address gaps in disaster preparedness by improving camp safety and streamlining the emergency response.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Compared to our preparedness for a future pandemic?—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Still, the daughter insists that this is about more than sensitivity.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Janelle and Lisa’s sensitivity to materials, language and symbols has resulted in a collection of work whose power lies in its balance between accessibility and poetry.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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