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
Deming explained that these rankings reflect the market’s response to demands for colleges to focus more on career readiness and employment outcomes.
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Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
This timeline gives both South Africa and Rwanda a crucial window to finalize their bids and demonstrate their readiness to host a Grand Prix.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The numbers showed that student achievement and post-secondary readiness (a measure of how prepared students are for college, career or military) are highest in areas with an average home value of more than $300,000, the highest bracket used in the measurements.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard always comes off the bench with purpose and flair, showing his readiness to jump-start the offense.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
This timeline gives both South Africa and Rwanda a crucial window to finalize their bids and demonstrate their readiness to host a Grand Prix.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The numbers showed that student achievement and post-secondary readiness (a measure of how prepared students are for college, career or military) are highest in areas with an average home value of more than $300,000, the highest bracket used in the measurements.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard always comes off the bench with purpose and flair, showing his readiness to jump-start the offense.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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Rangers faced competition from other teams from Europe’s top five leagues to land him but former sporting director Ross Wilson managed to persuade Amad that Rangers would be ideal preparation for life at the pressure cooker of Manchester United.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Getting to that place requires preparation and, in some cases, punishment.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here’s what that looks like Strengthening preparedness: All cities and communities must invest in better disaster readiness, from improving early warning systems to ensuring emergency shelters and support networks are accessible to all.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Emergency preparedness is more crucial than ever, and waiting until disaster strikes to have a plan is always too late.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Interpreting well requires strengths in cultural sensitivity, listening, and quick thinking.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Start with a low concentration, pair it with a rich hand cream for hydration, and always follow up with sunscreen since retinol can increase sun sensitivity.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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