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
Production readiness should include evidence that the agent improves outcomes with clear safety guardrails.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Israel, for its part, is so far showing no readiness to pull out of Lebanon.
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Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
For decades, military installations were viewed primarily through the lens of readiness and force projection.
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Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for readiness
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Israel, for its part, is so far showing no readiness to pull out of Lebanon.
—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
For decades, military installations were viewed primarily through the lens of readiness and force projection.
—
Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for readiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Quiet preparation steadies your strong inner drive.
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Martha Stewart’s top dinner party tips for hosts Stewart’s playbook is built on preparation, restraint and a hostess who is actually present at her own table.
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Their emotional awareness is a gift… but this almost all-consuming receptivity can easily result in them taking harmless jokes or silly comments personally.
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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.
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His receptiveness and work are making an impression.
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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.
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Across eight domains of preparedness, respondents gave their highest scores to Community.
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DeSantis additionally signed off on a bill Monday that will renew the emergency preparedness fund, created by the Legislature for his use during natural disasters and other emergencies several years ago, and replenish it with $250 million.
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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