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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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as in arranges
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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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
The news comes as Japan readies to take the spotlight at this year’s market after being named the 2026 Country of Honor.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The worst possible time would be in two weeks, as the team readies for its first playoff series since 2019.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
The offering's launch comes as Novo readies for a new oral GLP-1 from its rival Eli Lilly, expected later this year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
When the car hits paved road and the basket stops dancing as much, the beetle, perhaps confused, readies her wings.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Additional riders will be then invited as the company readies service for all later this year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Martinez, who has been with the district for 13 years, delivered the news of his resignation as the teachers union, Twin Rivers United Educators, readies to strike.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But as Hamlin readies for Sunday, he feels supported.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
The merger also comes as SpaceX — whose primary business of late has been launching Musk’s Starlink broadband satellites — readies for an initial public offering, possibly for this year.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The worst possible time would be in two weeks, as the team readies for its first playoff series since 2019.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
The offering's launch comes as Novo readies for a new oral GLP-1 from its rival Eli Lilly, expected later this year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
When the car hits paved road and the basket stops dancing as much, the beetle, perhaps confused, readies her wings.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Additional riders will be then invited as the company readies service for all later this year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Martinez, who has been with the district for 13 years, delivered the news of his resignation as the teachers union, Twin Rivers United Educators, readies to strike.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But as Hamlin readies for Sunday, he feels supported.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
The merger also comes as SpaceX — whose primary business of late has been launching Musk’s Starlink broadband satellites — readies for an initial public offering, possibly for this year.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
Verb
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After the bell, Apple reports as CEO Tim Cook prepares to step down .—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The incident comes as Washington prepares for the high-profile visit, with streets around the National Mall adorned with Union Jack.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Justin Faulk immediately fortifies Detroit’s second defense pair next to Ben Chiarot.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The regime funds and equips Hamas and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Silicon Valley braces for overnight layoffs, is China faring any better?—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Vietnam’s airlines are suspending some domestic routes as the country braces for jet fuel shortages.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, among players who could be available for the Patriots, who qualifies as big and fast based on pre-draft measurables?—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The city and team now must prove to one of Kehoe’s appointees, Michelle Hataway, the director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, that the project qualifies for state money.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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