as in preparing
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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
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
At press time, the company is readying its forthcoming stage adaptation of Imitation of Life, set for a Shed premiere with music and lyrics by Legend.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s a lounge area with day beds for those awaiting their appointment or readying for a swim.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Blue Origin and Eutelsat's OneWeb, for instance, are following SpaceX's example, as are several Chinese companies, and smaller startups are readying their own endeavors.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Savannah Guthrie is readying her return to Today amid the ongoing search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild is readying for the first session of its annual Artist Demonstration program, just one of the ways the nonprofit embraces and appreciates art and artists and helps strengthen its members’ artistic skills.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Coach Chris Finch was readying his team for a season that ended in the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Hurray for the Riff Raff is readying a new live album, Live Forever, arriving digitally via Nonesuch on March 20.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mohammed al-Basha, a Middle East politics-and-security expert, told me that the Houthis have been readying themselves for action.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
At press time, the company is readying its forthcoming stage adaptation of Imitation of Life, set for a Shed premiere with music and lyrics by Legend.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s a lounge area with day beds for those awaiting their appointment or readying for a swim.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Blue Origin and Eutelsat's OneWeb, for instance, are following SpaceX's example, as are several Chinese companies, and smaller startups are readying their own endeavors.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Savannah Guthrie is readying her return to Today amid the ongoing search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild is readying for the first session of its annual Artist Demonstration program, just one of the ways the nonprofit embraces and appreciates art and artists and helps strengthen its members’ artistic skills.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Coach Chris Finch was readying his team for a season that ended in the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Hurray for the Riff Raff is readying a new live album, Live Forever, arriving digitally via Nonesuch on March 20.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
Noun
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The subjects had already been fitted with intracranial electrodes as part of their preparation for surgical epilepsy treatment.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cruver will lead the county’s finance department, including budget preparation, accounting and financial reporting, payroll, investment and debt management, and purchasing and contracting.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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After a flight failure in March 2025, the German firm, Isar Aerospace, is preparing for its second Spectrum launch, currently scheduled for no earlier than March 19, 2026, from Andøya, Norway.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The program is preparing students to work at such cyber-centric institutions as Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Booz Allen Hamilton.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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With the new ban approaching, Stinnett said many remaining store owners are already bracing for what could come next.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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With all signs pointing to a prolonged war that will continue to disrupt supply of commodities, markets and policymakers appear to be bracing for more impact.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Orth, who presides over a 5th grade classroom at Madison School in South Holland, teaching is about building strong connections.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The church is still open to renovation if community members raise enough funds and the use is consistent with Catholic church teachings, leaders said.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elevating their expertise and fortifying their decades-long involvement in the process of independent evaluation and guidance is critical to restore public trust in federal policymaking.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Iran already appears to be preparing for this option by fortifying its defenses around its nuclear assets, satellite images from Vantor indicate.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rare volcanic granite soils covered with a thin layer of calcium carbonate in this high-altitude desert in the foothills of the Andes offer a unique site for the cultivation of Malbec.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Orchid Festival Fairchild is one of the country’s premier centers for orchid cultivation.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Collins, after not qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, now has a longer offseason to get a jump start on evaluating talent.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Free agent qualifying offers, including franchise player tags, would be sent out April 7-8.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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