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 many fans who had their phones at the ready to capture such a moment. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Like ballplayers just before the pitch, animal control crouched into position, with thick metal grabbers, nooses, and nets at the ready. — Zachary Przystup, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Having a bank of clinical research at the ready means the list of treatments can be shortened, saving time and allowing future research to focus on what is most likely to be safe and effective. — Mike McRae 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Most projects do not have funding at the ready by default, however. — Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026