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
Working with economic development and real estate partners to pre-screen sites and plan grid readiness, helping reduce uncertainty and improve coordination for responsible growth.
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Tara Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Psychological readiness is an important factor in safe return to play and reinjury risk, making gradual exposure through both imagery and real-world practice, along with open discussion and validation of fear, essential parts of recovery.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
De Los Santos’ readiness is not certain, and Espada said the Astros are hoping for a velocity uptick from his outing Friday.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet another incident has raised questions around the readiness of AI tools for the real world.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Tara Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Psychological readiness is an important factor in safe return to play and reinjury risk, making gradual exposure through both imagery and real-world practice, along with open discussion and validation of fear, essential parts of recovery.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
De Los Santos’ readiness is not certain, and Espada said the Astros are hoping for a velocity uptick from his outing Friday.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet another incident has raised questions around the readiness of AI tools for the real world.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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The road was dug up as part of pre-monsoon preparations undertaken by the city’s municipal authorities.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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This option doesn’t include any state tax preparation.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
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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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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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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There was a nationwide civil defense drill to test emergency preparedness; the front page of a newspaper had a photo of schoolchildren taking cover under their desks.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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For decades, wildfires were considered a reactive emergency, but more disaster experts are looking for ways to apply proactive messaging, deployment and warning systems to fires — systems more akin to hurricane preparedness.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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What’s behind the host controversy and cultural sensitivity One of the franchise’s most high-profile controversies came in 2021 involving longtime host Chris Harrison.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The legislation requires the state to survey more women who give birth, including questions about cultural sensitivity and equity.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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