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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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
after studying for months, she felt ready for the bar exam
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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I'm ready to help, if I can
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
had a ready response to every one of her objections regarding the feasibility of the plan
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
we're hoping you have a ready solution to our networking problem
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as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
this advanced course should ready him for college
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as in to arrange
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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as in to fortify
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
the basketball players sat quietly in the locker room, readying themselves for the final game of the season
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Recent Examples of readiness
Hrushikesh Deshmukh, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The student outcome goals — benchmarks the district wants to meet by 2030 on test scores, college readiness, extracurricular participation and more — are the reason the district exists.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Once your tub is ready, carefully place your flowers on top, spacing them apart from each other.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Now, Israeli citizens have had little choice but to ready the tiny rooms for long stays.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Only 15% of organizations that deployed AI at scale experienced sustained gains in their operating models, one of the reasons being poor architectural readiness.
—Hrushikesh Deshmukh, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The student outcome goals — benchmarks the district wants to meet by 2030 on test scores, college readiness, extracurricular participation and more — are the reason the district exists.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Adjective
These qualities help children feel calm, focused, and ready to learn, which is great preparation for a new, more challenging school environment.
—Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Once your tub is ready, carefully place your flowers on top, spacing them apart from each other.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Verb
By readying for the worst, Resser said, the municipality also prepares for other — more likely — threats such as a pandemic, extreme weather or power outages such as the one that immobilized Spain and Portugal in April.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Now, Israeli citizens have had little choice but to ready the tiny rooms for long stays.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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How Project Managers Use AI to Anticipate Negotiation Objections Chuck Scott, owner of Scott Q Consulting, in his interview on the Negotiate Anything podcast, demonstrates how AI transforms negotiation preparation for complex stakeholder meetings.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This includes work done in preparation for the shed, such as building foundations and obtaining permits if needed, as well the assembly process itself.—
Megan Newton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.—
Joey Knight,
Dallas News,
14 Jan. 2023
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This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.—
Kim Sunée,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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Furthermore, success stories will only emerge from firms willing to rethink workflows from the ground up.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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People are willing to go in, not just for the sake of being re-elected or for making money or some kind of fame, but for the people.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Your tongue may be quick to lash out under the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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But Republicans who have majority control of the House and Senate are finding that their push to move fast and change things — namely cuts to federal government programs including Medicaid and SNAP food stamps used by millions of Americans — is easier said than done.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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One way to make cooking for others easier is to have go-to dishes — or entire menus.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.—
Janhavi Munde,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Following the January departure of Flos B&B Italia’s chief executive officer, luxury veteran Daniel Lalonde, its new management has been focused on fortifying each firm in its portfolio before selling them off.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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But with the move into Texas, the conference took a small but significant step to fortifying itself for the next round of realignment chaos.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared for the Trump haters to say everything is going to be wrong.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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