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as in prepares
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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Relevance
2
as in arranges
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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3
as in fortifies
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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Shannon Felton Spence noted that meetings between the heir and the president are essential, especially as William prepares to be king.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Earning a medical, law, or business administration degree often equips students for high-earning careers (and, in many cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt).—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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As the industry braces for surprises and snubs, some big players are poised to lead the charge, while others hope for last-minute breakthroughs.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2024
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This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Readies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readies. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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