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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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3
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
In the hands of editor Richard Mettler, some of those fragments serve montages that interlace how the tribes prepare to defend themselves with the way Jalabzeen readies himself to attack.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
As Gulfstream readies the first example of the G800 for delivery, the growing number of no-fly zones has proved the utility of flying farther without stops.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
With Bad Bunny as host, Doja Cat readies her SNL debut.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Back in the Vieux Carre, as Krewe readies its fall collection and Icelandic campaign, Tabone is planning more supper club nights.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Boston readies for Dem face-off in November Wu will face off against Kraft in the city’s mayoral race this November after both Democrats advanced to the general election.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Ugarte’s adjustment of his positioning readies him to attack the space behind the defence.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Providence 1-0 (NR) Impressive sophomore quarterback Dominic Vita readies Celtics for crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
As Gulfstream readies the first example of the G800 for delivery, the growing number of no-fly zones has proved the utility of flying farther without stops.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
With Bad Bunny as host, Doja Cat readies her SNL debut.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Back in the Vieux Carre, as Krewe readies its fall collection and Icelandic campaign, Tabone is planning more supper club nights.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Boston readies for Dem face-off in November Wu will face off against Kraft in the city’s mayoral race this November after both Democrats advanced to the general election.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Ugarte’s adjustment of his positioning readies him to attack the space behind the defence.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Providence 1-0 (NR) Impressive sophomore quarterback Dominic Vita readies Celtics for crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
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Judge prepares to sentence Combs After a brief break following Combs' statement, the court is back in session.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The four days a week in the office policy comes as the company prepares to move leadership, designers and engineers into a new world headquarters building starting later this year.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trying to stay ahead of the game, for Dick’s the acquisition of Foot Locker also fortifies relationships with Nike and Adidas, which still dominate global footwear sales, and gives Dick’s negotiating leverage.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The future Hall of Famer only fortifies the talented roster, and gives Houston an experienced star who has the championship hardware to prove it.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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My team’s research suggests that mindfulness equips people with the psychological skills required to successfully change behavior.—
Masha Remskar,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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Airport workers face unpaid shifts during government shutdown As the federal government braces for a shutdown, essential airport personnel—including TSA officers and air traffic controllers—will remain on duty without pay.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong International Airport expects flights to be cut starting Tuesday as the Asian financial hub braces for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.—
Danny Lee,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The designation qualifies the site for a special use permit that would allow the plans to deviate from the land-use and density requirements of the La Jolla Planned District Ordinance, subject to further project review by the HRB.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Colorado has a narrow definition for who qualifies for a civil commitment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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