ready-witted

Definition of ready-wittednext

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Adjective
  • Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
  • In a wide-ranging interview with Politico in Brussels, published on Tuesday, the Netflix Co-CEO was keen to discuss new efforts by the EU to regulate the media industry, but appeared eager to put the story of Netflix’s unsuccessful WBD bid to bed.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Is there a more apt word than ‘inspired’?
    Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • People are less apt to ship things via air.
    Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • There is some chance our leaders individually and collectively will not fight and will draw people together to do the difficult, smart things necessary to handle these challenges well enough to beat the odds.
    Ray Dalio, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Provinces such as Anhui, Zhejiang, and Shandong are establishing robot training centers in rapid succession to accelerate the commercialization of emerging robotics technologies.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Smart, capable and quick-witted, Toha’s current joy comes from her relationship with Nelly (Khadija Ahmed), the spoiled granddaughter of her employer (Hanan Youssef), a tetchy, elderly diabetic.
    Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Horses are known for being energetic, independent, and quick-witted — the kind of people create opportunities instead of just chasing them.
    Ronnie Li, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Abbington plays Eve, a sharp-witted, slightly off-kilter actress whose obsession with the case pulls her into the investigative orbit and complicates the group dynamic.
    Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Simbi Khali played Nina Campbell, the sharp-witted assistant who often reacted to the Solomons’ antics with amused disbelief.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Ukraine is keen to lock in future foreign support for its ongoing effort to thwart Russia's invasion, and drone production agreements could bring Kyiv some diplomatic leverage in negotiations with Moscow.
    HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Sam McMurray helps maintain the ecology of the river and lake, and teaches guests to fish, but the key man is Mike Hurd, expert fly-fisherman, keen golfer, and tourist guide.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Ready-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-witted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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