READINESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

readiness

noun

Definition of readiness

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 According to a league source, the topics discussed at the two-hour gathering included security for the game, the readiness of the Stade de France, where the game is to be played and the growth of flag football in France. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Last week, Niti Aayog, an Indian government think tank, shared a framework for local governments to evaluate data center projects for sustainability and to provide suitable locations, based on grid readiness and water supply availability. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Specifically, Russian strategists have been concerned by the French and British governments’ modernization of their nuclear programs and apparent readiness to wield them more assertively. — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026 Relativity is ahead in second stage testing, but Stoke has a lead in launch site readiness. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness

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Of Drukqs’ 30 tracks, 12 are compositions for the Disklavier in various states of preparation.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Researchers examined just 12 types of produce and measured fiber in raw samples, raising questions about how cooking or other preparation methods could affect the findings.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparation

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There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of receptiveness

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These give the driver real-time control over accelerator pedal sensitivity, wheel slip thresholds (with nine traction settings) and cornering agility.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The authors concluded that improved laboratory sensitivity and statistical methods could help agencies better interpret drinking-water monitoring results.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

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