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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
Mercedes seemed more catchable than in the opening three races of the 2026 calendar, a blip on the radar as the team readies a bigger upgrade package for the Canadian Grand Prix this month.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The momentous revelation also comes as NASA readies for a potential 2026 launch its advanced Nancy Grace Roman Space telescope, which could unlock even more new worlds.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Firefly readies for upgraded Alpha rocket launch.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The event will temporarily move to Laurel Park with a limited crowd as Pimlico readies for 2027.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
The news comes as Japan readies to take the spotlight at this year’s market after being named the 2026 Country of Honor.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The worst possible time would be in two weeks, as the team readies for its first playoff series since 2019.
—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
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The momentous revelation also comes as NASA readies for a potential 2026 launch its advanced Nancy Grace Roman Space telescope, which could unlock even more new worlds.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Firefly readies for upgraded Alpha rocket launch.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The event will temporarily move to Laurel Park with a limited crowd as Pimlico readies for 2027.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
The news comes as Japan readies to take the spotlight at this year’s market after being named the 2026 Country of Honor.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The worst possible time would be in two weeks, as the team readies for its first playoff series since 2019.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
Verb
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Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And as the men’s FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off in North America next month, with eight matches including the final set to be played in New Jersey, any misstep could result in commuter chaos for those hoping to attend matches.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our enterprise-wide AI education and literacy program equips team members with the skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring technology adoption drives real operational change.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This insight, combined with empathy and analytical thinking, equips me to craft policies that create opportunities, guide better decisions and close loopholes for abuse.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Local officials were assessing the extent of the damage and impact — as the region braces for more possible tornadoes in the days ahead.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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Under the Gold Card, the $1 million automatically qualifies an applicant as having a special or extraordinary ability.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Under the act, changes were made to work requirements, who qualifies and what food can be purchased through the program.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Readies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readies. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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