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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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
California’s approach is to push forward with offshore wind preparations that fall within its jurisdiction, readying the ports and the power grid to eventually take on electricity from 1,000 turbines in federal waters.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is readying a new album.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Nvidia has another blockbuster earnings report after the bell Wednesday, and Wall Street, as per usual, is readying the fireworks.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Charlotte International Douglas Airport is readying for summer travel with the kick-off of Memorial Day weekend.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
As the staff and community celebrate the landmark anniversary, the school now is readying for a new era.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
But recent days have seen the ominous appearance of public gun kiosks, where civilians are being offered basic lessons in using weapons – a sign of how the hardening Iranian authorities are readying people for further conflict.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
And if the government does not comply, the groups are readying legal action.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 17 May 2026
Verb
The theater is readying fundraising campaigns for that expansion.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
California’s approach is to push forward with offshore wind preparations that fall within its jurisdiction, readying the ports and the power grid to eventually take on electricity from 1,000 turbines in federal waters.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is readying a new album.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Nvidia has another blockbuster earnings report after the bell Wednesday, and Wall Street, as per usual, is readying the fireworks.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Charlotte International Douglas Airport is readying for summer travel with the kick-off of Memorial Day weekend.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
As the staff and community celebrate the landmark anniversary, the school now is readying for a new era.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
But recent days have seen the ominous appearance of public gun kiosks, where civilians are being offered basic lessons in using weapons – a sign of how the hardening Iranian authorities are readying people for further conflict.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
And if the government does not comply, the groups are readying legal action.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
Noun
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But after losing two games to Saint Mary’s, as regional hosts for a second consecutive year, UCLA has no choice but to go back to the drawing board in preparation for 2027.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Due to Mexico City being over 7,000 feet above sea level, Shanahan said the team will train in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which has roughly the same elevation, in preparation.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The family had been preparing to celebrate his centennial on June 10.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Auditability is not optional, especially for any company subject to SOX or preparing for an IPO.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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California 'bracing for impact' as SNAP changes loom Since some states have yet to fully implement the changes, experts say SNAP participation rates are likely to fall further.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The Kansas City area is bracing for big crowds.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM while building the workforce of the future.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Instead of optimizing for a moment of attention, this strategy focuses on equipping audiences with tools or knowledge, engaging them through participation and empowering them to carry ideas forward through their own networks and communities.—
Felicity Fellows,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Flexibility aside, interacting with our world is one reason robotics engineers keep trying to make machines more human-like, equipping them with vision systems (eyes), microphones (ears), speakers (mouths), touch sensors, and many other systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
Verb
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More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Microsoft is aggressively fortifying its weak spots.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Prune plants judiciously and hand weed around the base of plants to avoid damaging roots during cultivation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Approximately 260,000 hectares are dedicated to coca leaf cultivation.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Through an account review, banks are generally required to identify and protect qualifying federal benefit deposits received within a specified look-back period.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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San Diego’s measure provides several exemptions, among them disaster periods when a home is uninhabitable, circumstances where the owner is in long-term care, financial hardship following the death of an owner, qualifying military service, and use of the home for whole-home short-term rentals.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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