1
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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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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Recent Examples of readies
Cobra Kai star Tanner Buchanan readies for a STRONG Nation high-intensity workout class in Atlanta over the weekend.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
That’s an important point for the MIPCOM crowd, notably as TIFF readies the launch of its own market in 2026.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
But that product is now being phased out as well as CNN readies a standalone streaming subscription to a product that will just be called … CNN.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
In the hands of editor Richard Mettler, some of those fragments serve montages that interlace how the tribes prepare to defend themselves with the way Jalabzeen readies himself to attack.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
As Gulfstream readies the first example of the G800 for delivery, the growing number of no-fly zones has proved the utility of flying farther without stops.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
With Bad Bunny as host, Doja Cat readies her SNL debut.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Back in the Vieux Carre, as Krewe readies its fall collection and Icelandic campaign, Tabone is planning more supper club nights.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
That’s an important point for the MIPCOM crowd, notably as TIFF readies the launch of its own market in 2026.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
But that product is now being phased out as well as CNN readies a standalone streaming subscription to a product that will just be called … CNN.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
In the hands of editor Richard Mettler, some of those fragments serve montages that interlace how the tribes prepare to defend themselves with the way Jalabzeen readies himself to attack.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
As Gulfstream readies the first example of the G800 for delivery, the growing number of no-fly zones has proved the utility of flying farther without stops.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
With Bad Bunny as host, Doja Cat readies her SNL debut.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Back in the Vieux Carre, as Krewe readies its fall collection and Icelandic campaign, Tabone is planning more supper club nights.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
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As the federal government prepares to freeze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments amid the shutdown, major companies, including Instacart and DoorDash, are stepping in to help ease the strain on low-income families.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The results come as Merck slashes $3 billion in costs by the end of 2027, and prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of Keytruda in 2028.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rice protein fortifies each strand to reduce breakage, while hyaluronic acid provides weightless hydration so hair stays soft without feeling heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Trying to stay ahead of the game, for Dick’s the acquisition of Foot Locker also fortifies relationships with Nike and Adidas, which still dominate global footwear sales, and gives Dick’s negotiating leverage.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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William and Kate met with Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Aidan Jennings, and learned how the college equips trainees with the necessary skills.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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More news to know now Jamaica braces for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jamaica braces for rare direct hurricane hit While Jamaica has had numerous brushes with hurricanes over the years, a direct hit, like the one Hurricane Melissa looks likely to inflict, are rare.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, under the proposal, a household that qualifies to receive assistance could not pay more than 3% of its monthly income on water bills.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Who qualifies for the Rock Hall?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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