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
Banks offer insight into credit readiness, cash management, and funding options that match the company’s stage.
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William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To be clear, the timing of IPOs is typically driven by investor appetite, market conditions and company readiness.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
As their mission approaches, the Artemis 2 astronauts recently entered a pre-mission quarantine to ensure their health and readiness ahead of launch.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Education is being pushed to value curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world readiness alongside testing requirements.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
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William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To be clear, the timing of IPOs is typically driven by investor appetite, market conditions and company readiness.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
As their mission approaches, the Artemis 2 astronauts recently entered a pre-mission quarantine to ensure their health and readiness ahead of launch.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Education is being pushed to value curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world readiness alongside testing requirements.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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Officials cited ongoing preparation and verification work.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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That preparation shouldn’t be confined to higher-ups.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 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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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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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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Greater system preparedness can produce more resilient AI security tools that can adapt and respond even more quickly with time.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Because of its severity and potential for outbreak, the World Health Organization lists the Nipah virus as a priority pathogen for research and preparedness.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ginseng can impact platelet and clotting factors and affect insulin sensitivity.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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This form of beta-casein allegedly makes milk easier to digest for those with lactose sensitivities and richer-tasting than milk with the protein’s A1 variety.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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