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
But Trump is hardly the first president to push the limits of his Article II prerogatives, nor are today’s congressional Republicans unique in their readiness to acquiesce.
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David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: Upcoming courses include podcasting, career and college readiness, forensic science, and music production, plus the lab will host Friday-night hangout events.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Superintendents attested to district students leaving the Southland to receive career readiness support at facilities such as the Kankakee Area Career Center and the WorkNet DuPage Career Center.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Without more public awareness, AI experts threaten to dominate debates, potentially pushing views on policymakers that do not reflect the greater public's feelings or readiness for AI adoption.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
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David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: Upcoming courses include podcasting, career and college readiness, forensic science, and music production, plus the lab will host Friday-night hangout events.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Superintendents attested to district students leaving the Southland to receive career readiness support at facilities such as the Kankakee Area Career Center and the WorkNet DuPage Career Center.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Without more public awareness, AI experts threaten to dominate debates, potentially pushing views on policymakers that do not reflect the greater public's feelings or readiness for AI adoption.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Amid preparations to open a Williamsburg outpost of Fish Cheeks on May 6, Saesue shared with Vogue her Songkran celebrations this year.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Though kids are still in the last months of the school year, the time to start making preparations for summer learning is now!—
Yvette Thompson-Echevarria,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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And often, that sense of internal preparedness never quite arrives.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Under Chaney’s watch, the department developed specialized training programs, acquired advanced equipment and elevated the department’s preparedness and response capabilities.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Listerine Clinical Solutions Sensitive Teeth Get tooth sensitivity relief with Listerine Clinical Solutions Sensitive Teeth Mouthwash.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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While price sensitivity doesn’t usually affect luxury buyers, as previously explained by Randall Holcombe, professor of economics at Florida State University, to WWD, some other factors can impact the sale of Swiss brands in the U.S., including fear of a recession and market volatility.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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