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
Artemis 3 is scheduled to land with astronauts in 2027 or 2028, pending readiness of the SpaceX Starship lander currently tasked to land astronauts there.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Readiness Gap Despite near-universal AI adoption, readiness is lagging.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
City officials questioned Austin Energy about its winter weather readiness during a City Council committee meeting Tuesday, as forecasts show temperatures dropping below freezing by Saturday morning and remaining cold through at least Monday morning.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 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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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Readiness Gap Despite near-universal AI adoption, readiness is lagging.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
City officials questioned Austin Energy about its winter weather readiness during a City Council committee meeting Tuesday, as forecasts show temperatures dropping below freezing by Saturday morning and remaining cold through at least Monday morning.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 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
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The center offers slopes certified by FIS, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation; facilities dedicated to athletic preparation, and an organizational structure specifically designed to meet the needs of national teams.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Polk said Thursday that the astronaut in question was not injured or made ill by any operational aspect of living aboard the space station, adding that spacewalk preparations played no role in the incident.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right now, public equities are exceptionally strong, with high investor receptivity to tech, robust liquidity, and strong volume.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The solstice naturally pulls us toward rest and receptivity; this ritual simply creates a pocket of stillness where the subtle can speak.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
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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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In retirement planning, this is less about pessimism and more about preparedness.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to a community survey last year, residents strongly value public safety and emergency preparedness; streets, sidewalks and drainage; and parks, libraries and core services.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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People often mislabel this as burnout, stress or personal sensitivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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