as in readiness
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
The city is often threatened by hurricanes and has spent top dollar on emergency preparedness.
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Recent Examples of preparedness
The flooding has raised questions about these cuts and the extent to which there is disaster preparedness in Texas and other states in the U.S.
Read the full story by Kate Plummer on Newsweek.
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
That does not mean there is no basis to question the local officials’ preparedness for and response to this event.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 July 2025
Long-term recovery efforts will focus on rebuilding infrastructure and evaluating flood preparedness measures for the historically flood-prone region.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s Emergency Management Division is holding an eight-hour emergency preparedness training course.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
That does not mean there is no basis to question the local officials’ preparedness for and response to this event.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 July 2025
Long-term recovery efforts will focus on rebuilding infrastructure and evaluating flood preparedness measures for the historically flood-prone region.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s Emergency Management Division is holding an eight-hour emergency preparedness training course.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparedness
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Here’s how organizations can rethink leadership readiness by drawing inspiration from the way rock bands test and elevate their talent.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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What leads us toward a better future is the reconstruction of hope, readiness to learn, change, and create a new path through consensus, solidarity, and rationality.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Chris Figueroa, who ran his food stand Nicky's Barbecue for eight months, promises to bring meat preparations from Texas, St. Louis and Latin American, the latter an ode to Figueroa's Peruvian background.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Its tools are designed for long-term access, manipulation of edge infrastructure, and preparation for future sabotage.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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