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
Hardware nearing readiness The mission’s Space Launch System rocket has been stacked and declared ready for flight.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Commercial success will depend on ecosystem readiness, and companies that pilot robots early are set to lead the industry, the consultancy said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu, meanwhile, is calling on Israel’s arms makers to step up their readiness.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Regulatory positioning across virtually all sectors has become a core determinant of valuation, scalability, and exit readiness.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Commercial success will depend on ecosystem readiness, and companies that pilot robots early are set to lead the industry, the consultancy said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu, meanwhile, is calling on Israel’s arms makers to step up their readiness.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Regulatory positioning across virtually all sectors has become a core determinant of valuation, scalability, and exit readiness.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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With an emphasis on pitching depth, elite defense and consistent preparation, the Cubs were built for the long haul of a 162-game season.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Caffeine levels in both teas vary depending on factors such as preparation, leaf quality, and harvest time.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Such episodes remind us that philosophy, at its best, thrives on receptivity and the humility to change direction.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Though the recent ruling applied to immigration, some civil rights advocates fear the Court may be signaling receptivity to greater racial profiling in criminal enforcement, too.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
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The heavy smoke that came from wildfires in Canada in 2023, along with the pandemic, underscored the district’s lack of preparedness for natural disasters, says executive director Theodore Moore.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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These dynamics underscore the importance of water management and emergency preparedness for communities across California.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other reasons to seek additional care can include continued irritation, watering, burning, eye pain, mucus discharge, sensitivity to light, reduced vision and any flaking, discharge or sores on the eye or eyelid.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pose was groundbreaking in many ways, but the FX drama deserves credit for being one of very few shows to depict the HIV-positive experience with sensitivity and a sense of dignity.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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