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
Local business growth in West Charlotte Wells Fargo’s funding also will help the CLT Alliance Foundation assess small business needs and launch readiness programs with a focus on west Charlotte.
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Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The new courses are aligned with college and career readiness and some can help students earn college credits during their high school careers, said Andrea Szczepanski, lead principal of educational innovation and workforce development.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Data readiness, security, integrations, workflow redesign, and building human skills remain stubborn bottlenecks for true AI implementation.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Black Chamber of Commerce conducted a series of workshops with Frost Bank to educate and increase members’ readiness for bonding and insurance services.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The new courses are aligned with college and career readiness and some can help students earn college credits during their high school careers, said Andrea Szczepanski, lead principal of educational innovation and workforce development.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Data readiness, security, integrations, workflow redesign, and building human skills remain stubborn bottlenecks for true AI implementation.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Black Chamber of Commerce conducted a series of workshops with Frost Bank to educate and increase members’ readiness for bonding and insurance services.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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Tigani has centralized food preparation in an off-site kitchen and contracted with a bakery to more efficiently meet demand at the three stores.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The aguachile negro de res may be the most emblematic of the Vegas menu, bridging Cámara’s signature seafood preparations and the bolder, more theatrical red meat dishes one might expect from a Vegas restaurant.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Sometimes, what needs to be said will be heard best later — after emotions settle and receptivity returns.—
Glenn Kurlander,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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All hospitals must now submit a violence preparedness plan.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities may experience bloating, gas or digestive discomfort.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its ability to combine speed, sensitivity, and simplicity could support future innovations in environmental diagnostics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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