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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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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
John Wawrow, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Reserve Eyioma Uwazurike played 271 snaps during that same stretch to Franklin-Myers’ 330, and the Broncos believe Uwazurike will be ready for a larger role during the final season of his rookie contract in 2026.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Advertisement All the while, Crockett has allowed allies to train their fire on Talarico, whose own allies are readying a rush of ads to defend him ahead of next week’s start to early voting.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The team is going to be ready to go deliver their game.
—John Wawrow, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Reserve Eyioma Uwazurike played 271 snaps during that same stretch to Franklin-Myers’ 330, and the Broncos believe Uwazurike will be ready for a larger role during the final season of his rookie contract in 2026.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
But as Hamlin readies to race his 21st Daytona 500 on Sunday — and go for his fourth Daytona 500 victory — there are two men in particular he was asked about.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Advertisement All the while, Crockett has allowed allies to train their fire on Talarico, whose own allies are readying a rush of ads to defend him ahead of next week’s start to early voting.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready
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All of these transmedia opportunities come as the larger entertainment industry is taking note on the value of games, with Electronic Arts’ recently announced $55 billion go-private deal being a key indicator of where priorities lie for investors.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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In May, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cuba does not appear to have any remaining allies willing to supply the hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of fuel needed to power the economy.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the only thing the Giants seemed willing to spend freely this offseason was those true fans’ patience.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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First, in-house manufacturing meant that its product development process took around 18 months, while competitors using third-party manufacturers could move at a much quicker pace.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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In fact, one of the couples who were engaged had their pod love story mostly shown as a quick montage of conversations before they got engaged.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The new method basically deletes climate change from the whole equation, which makes El Niño easier to spot.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Republicans are expected to have a much easier time retaining the Senate than the House, but a loss can’t be ruled out.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The frozen, single-serve meals can be prepared in a microwave within five minutes or less, which also helps customers save time in the kitchen.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
22 Feb. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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That reputation was fortified during Hoellering’s reign, which lasted until his death, in 1980, and crystallized by an unforgettable series of posters.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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His solution to fortifying our republic was to empower all citizens with the knowledge of and commitment to our Constitution, laws and democratic processes.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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But during a Zoom call with reporters Monday, Miller credited Codie for accepting constructive criticism from the coaches and staying prepared for his opportunity.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Be prepared for slippery roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Food and drink Food is central to the La Sultana experience, and seafood lovers will be glad to hear that oysters are the star dish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bronze medal finisher Laurent Dubreuil, the 33-year-old Canadian sprinter who took third place in the 500m, was glad to make the podium.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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