READINESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

readiness

noun

Definition of readiness

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 In 2025, the army created Western Hemisphere Command by combining Forces Command, Army North, and Army South under one four-star headquarters responsible for readiness, homeland defense, and operations across the Americas. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 Some researchers have suggested that artificial intelligence may eventually offer reliable tools for detecting deception but caution that the technology is nowhere near operational readiness. — Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Apple is playing catch-up to an extent with this feature, as Google, Samsung, and others have long offered similar readiness details. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 The school’s readiness to help, especially by providing mental health support, has been key to their strong attendance. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness

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Russia's ministry of foreign affairs posted on X that preparations for overseas voting in Russia’s State Duma elections are nearly complete.

— Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Optimizing college for professional preparation also began to pull the two purposes apart, and eroded the unrepeatable social experience that college is supposed to provide.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of preparation

Noun

There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of receptiveness

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Boise, for its part, has been focused on its own systems’ preparedness for an attack for a long time, Daniel said.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Last year’s terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, as well as the attack on a West Bloomfield temple earlier this year, underscore the need for sustained preparedness.

— Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of preparedness

Noun

Now Jackie has red contact lenses that help with her extreme sensitivity to bright light, like ordinary daylight.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Veterinarian Kelly Hood adds that dogs with skin or respiratory sensitivities are especially vulnerable to irritation.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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