PREPAREDNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

preparedness

noun

Definition of preparedness

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 district received an A in sports, with A- grades in administration, college preparedness, diversity, extracurriculars and teachers. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 The exercise is part of the nationwide Great ShakeOut, which promotes earthquake preparedness and teaches actions that can reduce injuries during an earthquake, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. — Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 My position is to promote public education in the area of flood preparedness, flood maps, stormwater systems, hurricane preparedness and proper yard practices. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Prepare & Recover provides preparedness information, storm recovery resources and disaster assistance information. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparedness

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Noun

Specifically, Russian strategists have been concerned by the French and British governments’ modernization of their nuclear programs and apparent readiness to wield them more assertively.

— Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Relativity is ahead in second stage testing, but Stoke has a lead in launch site readiness.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of readiness

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But the preparations go well beyond bans and police warnings, especially since last week’s riots sparked criticism of the authorities for not taking the threat seriously enough.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
But over time an issue can develop with that type of preparation.

— Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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