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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
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Now in his seventies, readying for the latest in a series of career-spanning retrospectives, Agüero is reluctant to weigh in on the fate of documentary cinema in these fraught times.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Wary of a potential court challenge, Colorado lawmakers are readying new legislation that would allow the state’s residents to sue federal officials — including immigration agents — when those officials violate locals’ constitutional rights.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, those who portray the soldiers that fought for — and against — the American Revolution are readying themselves for battle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
All versions of the Long March 10 family will have reusable boosters, and China appears to be readying for an attempt to recover the Long March 10B booster in the South China Sea downrange from its launch pad on Hainan Island.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Hungary‘s media sector and Hollywood producers seeking its juicy tax incentive are readying for a new future after Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán’s far-right rival Fidesz.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
The Taiwanese government, currently led by President Lai Ching-te, is readying the country against existential threats.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Think modern, not luxurious Voyager Technologies in Colorado is readying a space hotel for 2029.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Now in his seventies, readying for the latest in a series of career-spanning retrospectives, Agüero is reluctant to weigh in on the fate of documentary cinema in these fraught times.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Wary of a potential court challenge, Colorado lawmakers are readying new legislation that would allow the state’s residents to sue federal officials — including immigration agents — when those officials violate locals’ constitutional rights.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, those who portray the soldiers that fought for — and against — the American Revolution are readying themselves for battle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
All versions of the Long March 10 family will have reusable boosters, and China appears to be readying for an attempt to recover the Long March 10B booster in the South China Sea downrange from its launch pad on Hainan Island.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Hungary‘s media sector and Hollywood producers seeking its juicy tax incentive are readying for a new future after Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán’s far-right rival Fidesz.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
The Taiwanese government, currently led by President Lai Ching-te, is readying the country against existential threats.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
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With elevators out of service, some have been training to improve their fitness in preparation for climbing the stairs into the 31-story buildings.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hotels have been emptied out in preparation for the sensitive meetings.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe today Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore, while Leonie is away preparing for CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE event, featuring names like former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Quié, who has the build of a refrigerator and the energy of a hummingbird, was at the Charles Pan-Fried Chicken on 145th Street, preparing for another collaboration.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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So House Republicans are bracing for a flurry of attempts to tack on more, including the voter ID and citizenship verification bill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the Bay Area, counties are bracing for catastrophic losses; Santa Clara County alone projects a shortfall of up to $1 billion over the next few years, forcing local governments to scramble for regressive sales taxes to fund what progressive federal taxes once covered.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While endorsing the cleanup, MUI’s fatwa commission warned that burying the janitor fish alive amounts to a violation of animal rights enshrined in Islamic teaching.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gupta and his colleagues have published a paper in the journal Science Robotics demonstrating a new way of teaching robots using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some users have also speculated that the restriction might block bad actors from equipping drones with Starlink.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Analysts noted similar activity occurred before last year’s Operation Midnight Hammer strikes, suggesting a pattern of fortifying critical facilities in anticipation of attacks.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In this case, the money is generated entirely by the licensed cannabis industry — from retail taxes of up to 25%, and license fees reaching $60,000 every two years for a dispensary, and $100,000 every two years for a full-size cultivation license.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The findings suggest silk’s impacts are concentrated earlier in the supply chain than previously assumed—particularly in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Reiten has been recognized by publications such as The Guardian as being among the top 100 players in the world, qualifying her as a High Impact Player.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Aisha Ford is an award-winning filmmaker whose latest short, Brownies, executive produced by Spike Lee, earned her the best director award at the Academy Award-qualifying Reel Sisters of the Diaspora.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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