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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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2
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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3
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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
The powers that be aren’t ready to reveal that just yet.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 June 2025
Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, del Toro is readying his version of the Mary Shelley horror classic, Frankenstein, for release on Netflix sometime in November.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Adjective
So trying to stay disciplined, always staying ready for my opportunity, being ready to go from zero to 100.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
The powers that be aren’t ready to reveal that just yet.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 June 2025
Verb
That fight is now on—albeit mostly off-camera—as a new wave of challengers readies its lines against incumbents Tether and Circle.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, del Toro is readying his version of the Mary Shelley horror classic, Frankenstein, for release on Netflix sometime in November.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 May 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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That takes us to the flip side of this trade: If Bane is so good, why was Memphis willing to move on from him?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Takeaway: The companies leading Latin America's transformation are those whose leaders are willing to break the rules to rewrite the game—and inspire others to follow.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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From Piggly Wiggly to gas station, deli to sit-down-restaurant, most quick lunch establishments (and the Southerners that lovingly and critically frequent them) take the flavor, texture, and temperature of their chicken salads extremely seriously.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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One way to make cooking for others easier is to have go-to dishes — or entire menus.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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This compact camera is easy to mount and offers an ultrawide 170-degree angle, capturing excellent HD video in both daylight and nighttime conditions.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Verb
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As those efforts continued, the Pentagon simultaneously prepared the operation.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.—
Janhavi Munde,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Coupang has been moving quickly to fortify Farfetch after purchasing the company out of administration at the end of 2023.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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The island itself is cut off from the mainland via a path that only appears at low tide, and its citizens keep a constant vigil at the ramshackle but heavily fortified entrance.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Outfront officials declined interview requests this week but emailed a prepared statement.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Yet the most prepared founders can still leverage it.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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My guess, therefore, is that Hemsley and the other UnitedHealth executive will end up being glad about their May purchases.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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As a father of two, Johnson was glad to see Tech N9ne leading the lineup, citing the rapper’s wide-ranging appeal.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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