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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 worst possible time would be in two weeks, as the team readies for its first playoff series since 2019.
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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
Rich Stearns readies his boat every season, and Jerry Ring drives up from Chicago every winter to catch a ride.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Rich Stearns readies his boat every season, and Jerry Ring drives up from Chicago every winter to catch a ride.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
Verb
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From the perspective of the Orion spacecraft, the Earth continues to grow larger as the crew prepares for their return.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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This all comes as the league prepares to negotiate new deals, including what’s expected to be a bigger share for streamers.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 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
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Adding keratin back into hair fortifies the strands ultimately yielding stronger, healthier hair.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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That creates a different environment, one that pushes students and equips them to be more successful in life after college.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the inclusion of 1,000 Novig Coins equips users with the platform's specialized virtual currency.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 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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The team has to prove to the Missouri Department of Economic Development that its stadium plan qualifies for the incentives program.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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If the initiative qualifies and passes, and the homeowners’ lawsuit is successful, the city’s budget deficit would climb by millions of dollars.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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