READINESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

readiness

noun

Definition of readiness

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 ThredUp said 38 percent of respondents cite logistics and operational gaps as roadblocks, but 32 percent recognize RaaS for being a way to bypass friction and accelerate readiness. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Villa began their Premier League season with a 4-0 away defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, raising a number of questions about the squad’s readiness for the new campaign. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Independence builds confidence, resilience, problem-solving, academic readiness, and long-term success. — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Head coach Mike Vrabel was non-committal when asked about Gonzalez’s readiness for Week 1. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness

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Noun

The question is whether this interest will be reflected in the budget request for fiscal year 2028, which is now in the initial stages of preparation.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
For Anderson, the season opener provided an opportunity to see how well the team’s offseason preparation translated to game action.

— Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of preparation

Noun

There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of receptiveness

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These capabilities are increasingly central to future crisis preparedness.

— Frances Townsend, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
This can turn an ordinary preparedness gap into a dangerous one, as families and local governments have less time to secure medications, position emergency equipment, and execute evacuation orders.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of preparedness

Noun

Nonetheless, no agreements have been reached yet, partly because of the complexities of the issues surrounding AI, as well as sensitivities around how Hollywood talent and unions would react, the sources said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Besides a wide-field infrared camera that matches Hubble’s sensitivity but is 1,000 times faster, Roman holds an instrument to block out starlight.

— Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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