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
As companies still try to optimize their data-readiness capabilities, material innovation has emerged as a critical lever for change.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Its factories have started brewing again, and some truckloads of beer are leaving its warehouses, but the attack has spotlighted the poor cybersecurity readiness among top-tier companies in the world’s fifth-largest economy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
By forming deeper partnerships with academic institutions, shaping co-op programs, investing in student mentorship, and supporting policies that incentivize applied learning, employers can help close the readiness gap.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Unlike a typical strike where employees take off work, a practice strike is used to build unity and readiness for a potential strike.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Its factories have started brewing again, and some truckloads of beer are leaving its warehouses, but the attack has spotlighted the poor cybersecurity readiness among top-tier companies in the world’s fifth-largest economy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
By forming deeper partnerships with academic institutions, shaping co-op programs, investing in student mentorship, and supporting policies that incentivize applied learning, employers can help close the readiness gap.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Unlike a typical strike where employees take off work, a practice strike is used to build unity and readiness for a potential strike.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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The issue, sustained during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, has led to Gruda’s departure from preparations for Germany’s Under-21 European Championship qualifiers at home to Greece on Friday and away to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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As with any type of planting, successful lawn seeding begins with proper site preparation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Such episodes remind us that philosophy, at its best, thrives on receptivity and the humility to change direction.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 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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Beyond ground shaking, earthquakes in the region can trigger landslides, tsunamis, and infrastructure collapse, underscoring the importance of preparedness and awareness.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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That can have implications for storm readiness, flooding preparedness and more.—
Emily Kwong,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Both requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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