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readying 1 of 3

adjective

as in preparing

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readying

2 of 3

noun

as in preparation

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readying

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verb

present participle of ready
1
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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2
as in prepping
to make ready in advance we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance

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3
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
Verb
The city’s public works department has already activated its long-standing checklist for winter preparations, which includes being proactive about clearing storm drains, inlets and channels, and readying sandbags at about 30 flood-prone locations. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 After suffering through a post-pandemic downturn, the gaming industry is readying an onslaught of fall releases in the hopes of turning the sector back toward growth. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Regent is reducing the passenger count on Explorer Class ships to expand cabin sizes while readying to unveil the opulent Seven Seas Prestige ship in December. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Heading into another school year, Boston Public Schools’ over 600 buses are readying once again for their first-day test, as district officials remind parents to catch up on steps to make sure their students’ transportation is set. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 By then the glacier would have received a fresh coating of snow, the sea temperature would be falling again and the residents of Svalbard would be readying themselves for the long polar night. — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026 Democrats are also readying a major push to encourage voters to cast their ballots early and in person. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 With a new album and her debut music festival behind her, Rodrigo is readying for her next artistic pursuit. — Leila Fadel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 Charlotte Douglas International Airport is readying for a busy end-of-summer rush with the upcoming Labor Day weekend. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
  1. preparation
  2. preparing
  3. bracing
  4. teaching
  5. equipping
  6. fortifying
  7. cultivation
  8. qualifying
Noun
  • Russia's ministry of foreign affairs posted on X that preparations for overseas voting in Russia’s State Duma elections are nearly complete.
    — Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Optimizing college for professional preparation also began to pull the two purposes apart, and eroded the unrepeatable social experience that college is supposed to provide.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of preparation
Verb
  • Zelenskyy said Ukraine was also preparing for a meeting with von der Leyen at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week focused on the country's financial stability.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Know More Republican leaders are preparing for Democratic opponents of the college sports bill to dig in, dragging out the rest of the schedule.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • These comments were a relief to investors who may have been bracing for signs of softness and a possible guidance cut.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • On the Equality of All Things is a bracing book with a bracing perspective.
    — Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of bracing
Noun
  • The Pitt follows a group of doctors in a teaching hospital’s emergency room, and each episode roughly tracks one hour of their shift, all while illuminating the American healthcare system’s shortfalls.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The statement was produced by the University of Chicago more than a decade ago to protect the free expression rights of students and faculty when teaching, researching, learning and protesting.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • Sectors that are building/equipping/powering data centers (construction, manufacturing, utilities) were stronger.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy's top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of equipping
Verb
  • Organizations that invest in trust, well-being, continuous learning and upskilling will be best positioned to attract and retain talent while fortifying business performance.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • On Monday, Kiffin said LSU would consider fortifying his team’s defensive tackle depth with another player.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortifying
Noun
  • While previous expressions in this series have explored a single variable at a time–first agave cultivation methods, then terroir–this release takes a broader view of the entire craft.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The facility uses artificial lighting, intelligent cultivation systems and low-carbon energy to maintain the crops.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivation
Verb
  • To claim the two-month offer, choose a qualifying Signature package and add Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium when selecting your add-ons.
    — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This break allows qualifying consumers to take either a credit or itemized deduction for foreign taxes paid.
    — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualifying

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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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