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
Its concerns include safety, reliability and cost — but also worries about the technology’s readiness and whether Sawtooth Energy, which has no other projects on its resume, can deliver.
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Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
According to the National Council on Aging, roughly 80% of households with adults age 60 and older lack the resources to cover long-term care costs or weather a financial emergency, exposing a widening longevity readiness gap.
—Aimee Decamillo, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
And operational readiness is shaped not only by training plans, exercises and deployments, but also by the everyday systems, people and services that support our sailors and their families.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
According to the National Council on Aging, roughly 80% of households with adults age 60 and older lack the resources to cover long-term care costs or weather a financial emergency, exposing a widening longevity readiness gap.
—Aimee Decamillo, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
And operational readiness is shaped not only by training plans, exercises and deployments, but also by the everyday systems, people and services that support our sailors and their families.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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While the situation may feel serious, Lipsher stressed that preparation is about staying ahead of the problem, not panicking.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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During the conversation, the actor revealed that things got pretty physical during the preparation for his intimate scenes with Fanning, 28.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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For the past three days, a court in Austin has heard testimony, which at times was emotional, about the actions of camp staff and their lack of preparedness the night historic flood waters rose and washed away several cabins, killing 25 campers and two counselors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Using artificial intelligence to scan more than 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania documented numerous reports of possible GLP-1 side effects that may be underrecognized in clinical trials — including menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature sensitivities.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the subject matter is bleak, Almodóvar balances the darkness with a tenderness and sensitivity that comes from a career of exploring women's lives at their most intimate.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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