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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
after studying for months, she felt ready for the bar exam
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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I'm ready to help, if I can
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
had a ready response to every one of her objections regarding the feasibility of the plan
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
we're hoping you have a ready solution to our networking problem
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as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
this advanced course should ready him for college
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as in to arrange
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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as in to fortify
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
the basketball players sat quietly in the locker room, readying themselves for the final game of the season
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Recent Examples of ready
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Thus, the stock could be getting ready to take the next step and break out.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The news put Anthropic ahead of rival OpenAI, which is readying plans for a public market listing.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
Nearly one year after his mental health episode went viral, Lil Nas X has found a diagnosis and is ready to get back to making music.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Thus, the stock could be getting ready to take the next step and break out.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Verb
The latter offering involves enclosing chips in casing and readying them to be connected to other circuitry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The news put Anthropic ahead of rival OpenAI, which is readying plans for a public market listing.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready
Adjective
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In May 2025, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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All of these transmedia opportunities come as the larger entertainment industry is taking note on the value of games, with Electronic Arts’ recently announced $55 billion go-private deal being a key indicator of where priorities lie for investors.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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Not everybody’s willing to accept that; people don’t like to accept things that may change them or displace them.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Big Pharma buyers are well funded and increasingly willing to take larger bets, the bankers said.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following its opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Fans who chose to take shuttle buses, as tournament organizers urged fans to do, generally seemed to have an easy commute.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Because Simon’s already got this prepared.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Like Port, Madeira is fortified.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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And the White Sox, like most clubs, could stand to fortify their bullpen, too.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In a joint statement, leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom said the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Keep track of fires and be prepared to leave.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Also, glad to know the <3 emoticon lives on with the younger generation!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Jones hit in the cleanup spot Monday and his teammates, including Julio Gutierrez — who has had the hottest bat in the playoffs for the Mustangs — were certainly glad to see him there.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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