readied

past tense of ready
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readied
Verb
  • As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.
    Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lecornu now faces the dual challenge of steering France out of its financial morass while leading a government braced for mass protests.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hence children who develop strong foundational skills early are better equipped to use AI tools beneficially later.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With their wireless probe, equipped with five sensors, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the focus shifts from time to temperature.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.
    Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Readied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readied. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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