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 readiness and physical capabilities of transgender service members is not different from that of other service members.
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CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
The play calling to open games, the 110 penalties on all units this season and the readiness of Williams, Swift and the offense as a whole fell under scrutiny as the Bears tried to address the issues — without success.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Another will update Defense Department medical standards to prioritize readiness and lethality while also requiring a new policy on transgender service members.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Trump claimed in the order that service by troops who identify as a gender different from their biological one conflicts with military discipline and readiness, describing the issue as detrimental to maintaining an honorable and truthful military culture.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
The play calling to open games, the 110 penalties on all units this season and the readiness of Williams, Swift and the offense as a whole fell under scrutiny as the Bears tried to address the issues — without success.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Another will update Defense Department medical standards to prioritize readiness and lethality while also requiring a new policy on transgender service members.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Trump claimed in the order that service by troops who identify as a gender different from their biological one conflicts with military discipline and readiness, describing the issue as detrimental to maintaining an honorable and truthful military culture.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for readiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Officials at Arrowhead Stadium gave one big reason: preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a manager’s office just off the home dressing room along with another set aside for the coaches, plus a warm-up area and briefing room to further aid Wrexham’s pre-match preparations.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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But having a job in the White House and a title like director of pandemic preparedness does not guarantee that Parker will be able to win over the crew of pandemic-response skeptics he will be tasked with coordinating.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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The mayor has selected Hagerty Consulting, a firm that specializes in disaster preparedness and response, to help the city recover from the Palisades fire.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Einstein Ring, which had never been seen around this galaxy before, was suddenly easy to find because of Euclid's high resolution and sensitivity.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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The diet could potentially help identify food sensitivities, resolve chronic constipation and IBS symptoms, quiet food addiction and binge-eating, and break weight loss plateaus, according to Ede.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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