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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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as in preparing
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Recent Examples of readying
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to motorsports, the company is readying to debut and launch the new GV90 SUV.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The restaurant existed as a pop-up over the past year while the owners were readying the space and perfecting their recipes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Farther along, candies are packed into boxes by hand, readying them to join the roughly 3 million treats Rebecca Ruth sells each year.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Rabat has prioritized readying the country to host matches for the 2030 Men’s soccer World Cup at the expense of greater investment in social services, demonstrators say.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to motorsports, the company is readying to debut and launch the new GV90 SUV.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The restaurant existed as a pop-up over the past year while the owners were readying the space and perfecting their recipes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Farther along, candies are packed into boxes by hand, readying them to join the roughly 3 million treats Rebecca Ruth sells each year.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
Verb
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But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Not since John Cazale made The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978) in sequence has a five-year stretch of acting been quite so bracing.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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State and local health departments are now bracing for how the shutdown could affect their work to keep communities safe and healthy – and some worry about disruptions in communications with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies in times of need.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The issue, sustained during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, has led to Gruda’s departure from preparations for Germany’s Under-21 European Championship qualifiers at home to Greece on Friday and away to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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As with any type of planting, successful lawn seeding begins with proper site preparation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This collaboration will be showcased at the upcoming Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit, now in its fifth year, where ESSENCE joins as a strategic partner to amplify the mission of equipping individuals and families with the tools to build generational wealth.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hunter, acquired at the trade deadline last season in a move viewed at the time as fortifying an already stout roster, will likely be a mainstay in the starting lineup, at least while Strus is out.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once that decision is made, Posey and the rest of the Giants’ brass will shift its attention to fortifying their roster, generally, and their pitching depth, specifically.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shaw said the district had one of its most stable teaching workforces since 2008-09 — the earliest year of data analyzed by the Policy Forum.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ed idolized Augusta and was disturbed that Henry, who often criticized and argued against her strict teachings, had much less admiration for her.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These include new work requirements that are a cornerstone of Republican demands, under which certain adults would have to work or engage in qualifying activities to maintain Medicaid benefits.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their chances of directly qualifying for the round of 16 took a hit, dropping from 40 per cent to 29 per cent.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Poppy cultivation and fentanyl production in Myanmar have surged, contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in the United States.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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