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
The announcement, made during a March 12 news conference, followed a flight readiness review in which officials assessed a variety of factors, including the status of the lunar rocket, before committing to a target launch date.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Data readiness will shape market access.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Bake at 350 for 20 – 30 minutes (check readiness by inserting a skewer into the center of the dough – the skewer will come out clean when done.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Team officials touted Cole in the offseason yet his spring and minimal major-league experience could raise the question of his readiness for an everyday role.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Data readiness will shape market access.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Bake at 350 for 20 – 30 minutes (check readiness by inserting a skewer into the center of the dough – the skewer will come out clean when done.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Team officials touted Cole in the offseason yet his spring and minimal major-league experience could raise the question of his readiness for an everyday role.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Per the measure from when the tree and marker were accepted by the county, the local DAR chapter is covering the cost of the marker and tree, while the county is expected to pay for the site preparation and cement work needed for their installation.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Less than a week after his inauguration, Chile’s arch-conservative president on Monday began overseeing preparations to build a border barrier — part of his flagship campaign promise to block immigrants from crossing illegally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 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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In addition, the National Weather Service offices across Idaho will share information on flood preparedness daily on social media.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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State emergency managers hope to see a quick repeal, along with the release of grant funding for preparedness and resilience, said Karen Langdon, a National Emergency Management Association spokesperson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This form of beta-casein allegedly makes milk easier to digest for those with lactose sensitivities and makes for richer-tasting than milk with the protein’s A1 variety.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Last August, sandwiched uneasily between thousands in Grant Park, when Sabrina Carpenter invited out Earth, Wind and Fire, and Lollapalooza erupted in surprise, my internal sensitivity switch flipped and, again, tears.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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