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
When these actions are complete, the readiness to engage is still flowing through our blood, keeping us feeling fast-fast inside even if the outside has slowed down.
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Susan Raffo, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
There was a lot written about the state of preparation leading into the readiness of this Olympics … a lot of attention being paid to a couple of venues that were racing to the finish line, like Santagiulia [Ice Hockey Arena].
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The exercise is designed to improve Iran’s operational readiness and bolster its deterrence, among other objectives.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The timing, Bacon continued, is a function of culture and readiness.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Susan Raffo, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
There was a lot written about the state of preparation leading into the readiness of this Olympics … a lot of attention being paid to a couple of venues that were racing to the finish line, like Santagiulia [Ice Hockey Arena].
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The exercise is designed to improve Iran’s operational readiness and bolster its deterrence, among other objectives.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The timing, Bacon continued, is a function of culture and readiness.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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Because in hindsight, there was a lot of luck that played into the public’s preparations for this storm, with forecasters in the uncomfortable position of rapidly ratcheting up their warnings with precious little preparation time to spare.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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With a little preparation, most sellers can meaningfully improve their outcome.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sometimes, what needs to be said will be heard best later — after emotions settle and receptivity returns.—
Glenn Kurlander,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s a good thing, as the challenges today are no less significant and will require not just receptivity and flexibility, but agility and urgency.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Trump officials have pointed to research on ivermectin as an example of the administration’s receptiveness to ideas the scientific establishment has rejected.—
Rachana Pradhan,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
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This receptiveness led to Ockenfels’ favorite pictures from their partnership — inspired by the facial distortions in the paintings of Francis Bacon — in which bendings of glass were employed to warp Bowie’s likeness.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fiber slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, while LAB can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce glucose absorption.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Its sensitivity about both groups is a reminder that uniting them remains the Iranian opposition’s best move, if only activists would take it.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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