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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
Additional riders will be then invited as the company readies service for all later this year.
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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
Now, the city readies to tear the buildings down, and is prepared to enter an agreement with a Kansas City demolition company to do the work.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Disney readies for big news this week as the board is expected to name a successor for Bob Iger as CEO.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Feb. 2026
As Peck dances, directs, and readies her show for its live audience, the viewer gets a front-row seat into what goes into creating a world-class dance performance.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
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
Now, the city readies to tear the buildings down, and is prepared to enter an agreement with a Kansas City demolition company to do the work.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Disney readies for big news this week as the board is expected to name a successor for Bob Iger as CEO.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Feb. 2026
As Peck dances, directs, and readies her show for its live audience, the viewer gets a front-row seat into what goes into creating a world-class dance performance.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
Verb
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The ban will remain in place while the government prepares to appeal, said Haroon Siddique in The Guardian.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
21 Feb. 2026
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This cleanup not only enhances your lawn's appearance but also prepares it for healthy, robust growth as warmer days approach.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond aesthetics, the $11 formula fortifies your fingernails, no matter how damaged.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My experience as a prosecutor and judge handling family cases, plus my role as Senate Finance Chair overseeing budgets, equips me to run the program effectively, maximizing collections for Texas children.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Understanding your triggers better equips you for future anxious moments.—
Stefanie Groner,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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Merck is shaking up the leadership of its main pharmaceutical unit as the drugmaker braces for sales pressure later this decade, The Wall Street Journal reports.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
23 Feb. 2026
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency effective Sunday at noon as the state braces for up to 20 inches of snowfall.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There is no specific rule about who qualifies for the honor, a decision controlled by concurrence from both the House and Senate.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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But in its first season, Reggie Dinkins already qualifies as a hell of a comeback.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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