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

The business had around 40 custom agents at the ready, but none of them were being deployed. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Yes, there are only five visible drinks at the ready, and a Bills fan appears to be satisfied with munching on a sprig of herbs, but thanks to Sunday Ticket, everyone in the room will be dialed in to their favorite team. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Guy lines stand at the ready to stake it out and increase stability in windy conditions. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Engel advises watering the plant thoroughly in its old location to keep the root ball intact and have moisture at the ready when the plant is moved. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026