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
The Department remains committed to the health and readiness of our warfighters and civilian personnel.
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
It is made from conventional offshore components that already have high technology readiness levels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Northeast Michigan is one of the two regions of the state with the lowest college enrollment and college readiness scores as measured by the SAT, according to an analysis conducted by the Michigan College Access Network.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
The whiplash on European deployments collides with an Army budget shortfall, forcing cuts to training and readiness as unpaid border and domestic missions strain resources and strategic planning.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for readiness
Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
It is made from conventional offshore components that already have high technology readiness levels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Northeast Michigan is one of the two regions of the state with the lowest college enrollment and college readiness scores as measured by the SAT, according to an analysis conducted by the Michigan College Access Network.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
The whiplash on European deployments collides with an Army budget shortfall, forcing cuts to training and readiness as unpaid border and domestic missions strain resources and strategic planning.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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But a little preparation and a healthy respect for wildlife can make all the difference between a great story to tell and a story that ends up on the evening news.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Though most people understand the need for sunscreen, many don’t realize that the brain, like the skin, is an organ with exquisite receptivity to the outside world.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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His receptiveness and work are making an impression.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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As the number of men sharing beauty content online grew, so did brands' receptiveness to partnering with male makeup artists for partnerships.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Allegheny County Emergency Services recommends having an emergency preparedness kit with enough water, nonperishable food and medicine to last for up to 72 hours.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Scientists believe the study will help improve seismic hazard assessments, as well as emergency preparedness and infrastructure planning.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Loznitsa and Mutu, who was born in what was back in the day the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic of the Soviet Union, have worked together on several films, and the director explains why and how the director of photography’s sensitivities fit his first film so well.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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