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
The open letter, addressed to top UC leaders, asks for SAT or ACT exams to be required beginning in fall 2027 and for STEM faculty to be given formal oversight of readiness standards in their majors.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Phosphorus is vital to root growth, and the more extensive the root system, the greater the capacity for absorbing water and minerals from the soil, increasing a plant’s overall robustness and readiness to flower.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Only 13% cited AI and data talent gaps as a primary obstacle, suggesting the bottleneck is organizational readiness, not workforce supply.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Phosphorus is vital to root growth, and the more extensive the root system, the greater the capacity for absorbing water and minerals from the soil, increasing a plant’s overall robustness and readiness to flower.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Only 13% cited AI and data talent gaps as a primary obstacle, suggesting the bottleneck is organizational readiness, not workforce supply.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Officials said deployment preparations for Chad began in November and included negotiations over medical evacuation arrangements, status-of-forces protections, privileges and immunities agreements and extensive pre-deployment training.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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In preparation for the race, Nagaldinne spent months incorporating stairmaster workouts into his training routine to simulate the nonstop climbing.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Though most people understand the need for sunscreen, many don’t realize that the brain, like the skin, is an organ with exquisite receptivity to the outside world.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
1 May 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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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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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Treat this as an all-hazards preparedness exercise—regular drills today prevent disasters tomorrow.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Louisa Loo, Lombard Odier’s head of wealth planning for Asia, said many wealthy Asian families continue to delay succession discussions because of cultural sensitivities and a lack of urgency.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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My own sensitivity to jealousy began early.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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