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as in equipping
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 prepping
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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as in bracing
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 readying
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The country is largely focused on a self-sufficiency drive to build up its chipmaking capabilities, a push that’s included readying a new round of incentives of as much as $70 billion for the chip sector.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Officials believed that the gang may have been readying to transport those narcotics onto boats, according to the Times.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
Work continues inside readying for its opening in a few months.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
Disney+ is readying a live-action take on ‘Lucky Luke’, the classic Morris and Goscinny comic book series.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
Preparations are already in full swing, including salting the streets, readying plows and early closure of the ferry ahead of heavy snowfall .
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Just a couple of months later, Beckley opened Facebook to see Mages and his wife and a few friends on the edge of the Grand Canyon readying to embark on their 44-mile hike.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
After the speech, Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, a Democrat who has led the legislature’s AI regulation push, said conversations were ongoing and that a task force created by Polis was readying language for more legislation.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The country is largely focused on a self-sufficiency drive to build up its chipmaking capabilities, a push that’s included readying a new round of incentives of as much as $70 billion for the chip sector.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Officials believed that the gang may have been readying to transport those narcotics onto boats, according to the Times.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
Work continues inside readying for its opening in a few months.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
Disney+ is readying a live-action take on ‘Lucky Luke’, the classic Morris and Goscinny comic book series.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
Preparations are already in full swing, including salting the streets, readying plows and early closure of the ferry ahead of heavy snowfall .
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Just a couple of months later, Beckley opened Facebook to see Mages and his wife and a few friends on the edge of the Grand Canyon readying to embark on their 44-mile hike.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
Noun
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The center offers slopes certified by FIS, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation; facilities dedicated to athletic preparation, and an organizational structure specifically designed to meet the needs of national teams.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Polk said Thursday that the astronaut in question was not injured or made ill by any operational aspect of living aboard the space station, adding that spacewalk preparations played no role in the incident.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wisconsin is bracing for a weekend snow event that could make travel tricky across parts of the state.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Packing for winter trips used to mean bracing myself for clothes that simply didn’t fit right.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those who knew Kleckner well knew how important teaching was to her.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That work ethic and sense of responsibility now define Adamson’s own teaching.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The campaign focuses on removing barriers to completing a college degree and equipping students with all the resources and opportunities needed to thrive on UNT’s campus.—
Samuel O’Neal
January 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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Technological change is enabling new ways of equipping staff with the tools needed to manage conflict more effectively.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Canada’s defense commitment Canada has spent nearly a billion dollars fortifying its southern border.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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Shifting the team’s focus to 2027 Hayes’s attention will soon shift to fortifying her roster with the strongest candidates for World Cup qualifiers this year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Coffee cultivation in Yemen dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to increase concentration during long religious ceremonies.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Five years later, a confidential source secretly recorded him discussing cultivation techniques and offering to purchase a future crop.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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So take a look at your timeline before applying, as this could go a long way toward qualifying … or having to pivot to an alternative like debt management or credit counseling, instead.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The value of the credit depends on your income, filing status, and number of qualifying children.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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