Synonyms of at the ready

at the ready

phrase

as in available

possible to get

We were all grateful to live next to a corner store that always had ripe avocados at the ready.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• available
• accessible
• obtainable
• on hand
• purchasable
• attainable
• procurable
• on file
• provided
• supplied
• on tap
• acquirable
• furnished
• common
• appropriable
• widespread
• reachable
• ubiquitous
• prevalent
• universal
• unrestricted
• getatable
• public
• rentable
• omnipresent
• free-for-all
• open
• free

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unavailable
• restricted
• limited
• unattainable
• inaccessible
• rare
• unobtainable
• scarce
• uncommon
• lacking
• off-limits
• deficient
• missing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of at the ready

As Alice walks to put the scissors into evidence, her abusive ex Marshall is standing there, bag at the ready. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 July 2026

New on the high-tech medi-spa scene, this beacon of calm offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapies with a team of specialist doctors, therapists, sports scientists, and osteopaths at the ready. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs. — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026