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as in prepared
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 arranged
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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as in braced
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 Synonyms for readied
Verb
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 27-year-old running back joked about the celebration and braced for a possible fine during his postgame comments on Sunday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Devastated, Abel braced for what felt like an endless wait for a transplant.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The vehicle can also launch drones equipped with thermal cameras to monitor larger areas or assist in active incidents.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The sprawling Jax Film Studios – located in the heart of Riyadh – are now equipped with a virtual production stage designed by prominent VFX outfit Pixomondo and equipped with Sony’s latest Verona LED screen technology.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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True happiness starts at home and is fortified by internal self-worth.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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His presence fortified the trail’s grapevine, with both hikers and people who live in the small towns that line the AT sharing news of his movements.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mater Dei and Sierra Canyon, like all teams that reach the CIF-SS girls volleyball finals, have qualified for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both Gauff and Pegula are two of the top eight Women’s Tennis Association singles players who qualified to compete in the WTA Finals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Readied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readied. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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