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
Minneola High named National Demonstration School for AVID Lake Minneola High School has been named a National Demonstration School for AVID, a nonprofit organization that works to improve college and career readiness.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Through her efforts, Lisa has built a legacy of bolstering youth career readiness in key growth industries.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said at the time that the Obama-era policy had eroded military readiness.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
The audit success is also an integral part of the military branch’s readiness to defend, if needed, the USMC commandant noted.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Through her efforts, Lisa has built a legacy of bolstering youth career readiness in key growth industries.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said at the time that the Obama-era policy had eroded military readiness.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
The audit success is also an integral part of the military branch’s readiness to defend, if needed, the USMC commandant noted.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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There’s a bit of neighborly debate surrounding the proper preparation of chilaquiles.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Suarez said in his statement that as mayor, he was not involved in the preparation of the 2022 legislation or related amendments.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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And the situation has only intensified because of the lack of preparedness to tackle these emerging threats.—
Valeria Kogan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The mayor of Los Angeles removed the city’s fire chief, criticizing her for a lack of preparedness ahead of last month’s wildfires.—
Melissa Kirsch,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Imagine living within the confines of four walls mostly in silence because of brain fog and sound sensitivity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now, researchers at OHSU have developed a blood test that can identify early-stage pancreatic cancer with high sensitivity and specificity.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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