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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
Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
An update to Gmail begins rolling out soon, readying Google's premier email app for all your upcoming holiday purchases.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
While the European Union is readying a 19th package of sanctions, Hungary, France, Slovakia, Belgium and Spain maintain imports of Russian oil.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
The European Space Agency is currently readying its Comet Interceptor project for launch in 2029 to deal with intriguing comets that suddenly appear.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Somewhere, creative teams are readying a rock opera and a Saturday morning cartoon.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Charrière, whose writing has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar and The Sunday Times among other titles, is publishing her first memoir in June next year, while Arçay is readying her swimwear debut for spring.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The expansionist country is focusing on undersea surveillance, setting up secure safe and secure sea routes to Antarctica, and is readying for China’s next strategic grabs of otherwise unclaimed seas.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The European Union is reportedly readying new trade deals with Latin America, part of efforts to regain the initiative after the bloc was slammed for making excessive concessions in an agreement with the US.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nurabot, which took just 10 months to develop, has been undergoing testing at a hospital in Taiwan since April 2025 — and now, the company is readying the robot for commercial launch early next year.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
An update to Gmail begins rolling out soon, readying Google's premier email app for all your upcoming holiday purchases.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
While the European Union is readying a 19th package of sanctions, Hungary, France, Slovakia, Belgium and Spain maintain imports of Russian oil.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
The European Space Agency is currently readying its Comet Interceptor project for launch in 2029 to deal with intriguing comets that suddenly appear.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Somewhere, creative teams are readying a rock opera and a Saturday morning cartoon.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Charrière, whose writing has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar and The Sunday Times among other titles, is publishing her first memoir in June next year, while Arçay is readying her swimwear debut for spring.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The expansionist country is focusing on undersea surveillance, setting up secure safe and secure sea routes to Antarctica, and is readying for China’s next strategic grabs of otherwise unclaimed seas.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The European Union is reportedly readying new trade deals with Latin America, part of efforts to regain the initiative after the bloc was slammed for making excessive concessions in an agreement with the US.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her baby on the way, Cardi B is preparing to embark on a new project — a 32-city tour.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Interestingly, while many were bracing for higher prices due to tariffs, prices remain the same as last year.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As part of preparations for the racially motivated mass shooting, the Discord account admitted to strategically targeting that area in Buffalo because of its large black population.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Success comes from choosing intentionally based on individual goals, financial circumstances, and career objectives rather than following outdated assumptions about what career preparation requires.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some school districts are even equipping buses with Wi-Fi hot spots or loaning devices to families, says Ellerson Ng.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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If readings reach dangerous levels, astronauts can construct a makeshift radiation shield inside Orion, fortifying themselves between the spacecraft's heatshield and water storage canisters, both of which are better at absorbing penetrating radiation than other onboard materials.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just this past offseason Miami put an emphasis on fortifying the trenches, correcting a past wrong, adding players with size and girth on the offensive and defensive line via the NFL Draft.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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True to a Norv Turner teaching point, Herbert and Smith wing it far without elongating their delivery.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laurie Maddalena didn't begin her career teaching leadership.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since becoming an Oscar-qualifying festival in 2002, RIIFF has seen 94 of its films go on to receive Oscar nominations, taking home 14 wins.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The United Nations found that cocaine cultivation in Colombia increased every year from 2013 to 2023.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cocaine production in Colombia has soared as the government takes a hands-off approach to coca cultivation, fueling a wave of violence across Latin America as cartels vie for control of trafficking routes.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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