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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
after studying for months, she felt ready for the bar exam
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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I'm ready to help, if I can
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
had a ready response to every one of her objections regarding the feasibility of the plan
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
we're hoping you have a ready solution to our networking problem
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as in to prepare
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 to arrange
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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as in to fortify
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 ready
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Fair weather in winter and spring, plus this summer’s extended heatwave, yielded an abundance of peach blossoms, and the orchard is now ready for families to pick their own peaches right off the branches.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 July 2025
None of these companies has been skimping on advancing their production capabilities and sustainability credentials, though, readying for a bounce back of the sector.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
These programs incorporate career coaching, interview preparation, and workplace etiquette to help graduates become workplace ready.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Fair weather in winter and spring, plus this summer’s extended heatwave, yielded an abundance of peach blossoms, and the orchard is now ready for families to pick their own peaches right off the branches.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
Still, venture capitalists told CNBC that there are plenty of companies with the financial metrics to be public, and that more of them are readying for the process.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 July 2025
None of these companies has been skimping on advancing their production capabilities and sustainability credentials, though, readying for a bounce back of the sector.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready
Adjective
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If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.—
Joey Knight,
Dallas News,
14 Jan. 2023
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This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.—
Kim Sunée,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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Skubal likely won't take a hometown discount if the front office isn't willing to chase a World Series at the trade deadline.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Collins has garnered a reputation for being one of the few congressional Republicans willing to tell Trump no.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even just a quick five-minute vacuuming of high-traffic areas offers an instant refresh.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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All of their three quickest games (2:03, 2:07 and 2:08) have been started by Pivetta.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hosta is easy to grow and tolerates some challenging sites such as heavy shade and nearby black walnut trees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Garcia is an easy piece to move because he's blocked by a lot of talent at the big league level.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The event will help shooters prepare for the statewide Marksmanship Challenge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Tensions over the exchange led to Cambodian, then later Thai, soldiers fortifying positions along the border.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Their critical work encompasses keeping systems operational, fortifying networks and upholding regulatory compliance.—
Dara Warn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and spread into an even layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Press the mixture into the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides of the prepared pan.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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