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
Working with economic development and real estate partners to pre-screen sites and plan grid readiness, helping reduce uncertainty and improve coordination for responsible growth.
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Tara Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Psychological readiness is an important factor in safe return to play and reinjury risk, making gradual exposure through both imagery and real-world practice, along with open discussion and validation of fear, essential parts of recovery.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
De Los Santos’ readiness is not certain, and Espada said the Astros are hoping for a velocity uptick from his outing Friday.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet another incident has raised questions around the readiness of AI tools for the real world.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Tara Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Psychological readiness is an important factor in safe return to play and reinjury risk, making gradual exposure through both imagery and real-world practice, along with open discussion and validation of fear, essential parts of recovery.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
De Los Santos’ readiness is not certain, and Espada said the Astros are hoping for a velocity uptick from his outing Friday.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet another incident has raised questions around the readiness of AI tools for the real world.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Those filers are now being redirected to private tax-preparation platforms or other IRS options.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ryan, who is Orange County based, will begin the conceptual design phase of the memorial, including the preparation of detailed sketches and a 12-inch maquette.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 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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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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Prioritize safety and preparedness—ensure vaccinations are current, ID tags and microchips are in place, and pack essentials such as water, waste bags, and cleaning supplies.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, in response to a lawsuit by 20 states, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to restart the largest federal grant program for disaster preparedness.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, Hough also said a formal public apology and a commitment to take relevant sensitivity training could be an alternative.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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