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 Supporting nuclear readiness The Air Force selected Intellisense Systems through a sole-source Small Business Innovation Research Phase III acquisition. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Hassabis was regularly present for meetings about post-AGI readiness, safety, and AI governance, the person said, and was spending more of his time working with governments, including attending the recent G7 summit. — Billy Perrigo, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 The emphasis on combat readiness and civilian preparedness reflect Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s priorities amid political constraints, said Lev Nachman, a political science professor at National Taiwan University. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 In June, when Lopez’s family returned to the courthouse for the trial readiness conference, their numbers had been whittled down again. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness

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The project is expected to cover the full reactor lifecycle, from detailed engineering and site preparation to commissioning, operation, and possible decommissioning or mission conversion.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Thirty pounds lighter, with a prosthetic eyelid, a higher vocal octave and months of mental preparation, Hunnam became Gein.

— Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of preparation

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That demographic also showed stronger brand receptivity during the tournament, with World Cup viewers 21% more likely to feel loyal to advertisers and 24% more likely to view tournament ads as credible, according to NBCUniversal data.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
That spiritual receptivity brings peace, clarity, and even safety to others.

— Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

Definition of receptivity

Noun

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
For me, the New York School is all about instinct and receptiveness.

— Joe Dunthorne, The New York Review of Books, 25 July 2026

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Longevity Planning, Not Just Retirement Planning For decades, preparedness meant saving enough, investing wisely, paying down debt, and entering retirement financially secure.

— Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The three California counties affected have coordinated preparedness measures to prevent potential spread of the disease, a release from the counties said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of preparedness

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But researchers told me that the qualities women now value more than ever—sensitivity, openness, communication skills—are not typically ingrained in men from childhood.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
As for headlight alignment, the higher intensities and contrasts of LED lights mean greater sensitivity to misalignment than halogen lights.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

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