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
Hegseth has vowed to restore the military's combat readiness, accusing past leaders of letting physical fitness standards slip in favor of promoting diversity and inclusion.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon released a memo Wednesday night from Hegseth that directs the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness to review the existing standards set by the military departments.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
As a Judy Center, Campfield is designed to promote school readiness for young children.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
The drills sharpen military readiness in the area while also rehearsing several armed conflict skills between the U.S. and South Korea in case of dire circumstances.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon released a memo Wednesday night from Hegseth that directs the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness to review the existing standards set by the military departments.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
As a Judy Center, Campfield is designed to promote school readiness for young children.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
The drills sharpen military readiness in the area while also rehearsing several armed conflict skills between the U.S. and South Korea in case of dire circumstances.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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With less funding, pandemic preparations also slow down, and the U.S. ceasing negotiations for the Pandemic Agreement and amendments to the International Health Regulations makes matters worse.—
Simon Williams,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Eight companies participating in a public-private partnership with the IRS offer free tax preparation software through IRS Free File.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The lesson is clear: Disaster response is a reality for every community and preparedness is an ongoing process that must involve every level of society.—
Trevor Riggen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Council in January voted to set aside $1 million for emergency and wildfire preparedness initiatives, as well as the hiring of a fulltime emergency manager.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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This sensitivity to swings in rates is known as duration.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a vasodilator, marijuana increases blood flow, heightening sensitivity in erogenous zones.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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