as in preparing
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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This will be the 12th full-scale Starship test flight, and the first since last October, after delays in readying V3 for its first launch.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
It's only been a month since NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to wrap up their 10-mission around the moon, and the space agency is already readying the rocket for the next Artemis program test flight.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Shortly after the earthquake struck, just as the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics were readying to play Game 3 of the World Series, Adams saw video from a Bay Area news station that a portion of the Bay Bridge had collapsed.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Inside the nearly empty Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA last Monday afternoon, the air rumbles and judders and roars like a B-52 engine readying for takeoff.
—Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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Since then, Musk's team has been readying a fresh design of the rocket, which could be the version that finally reaches orbit and demonstrates key capabilities required to take humans deep into space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This will be the 12th full-scale Starship test flight, and the first since last October, after delays in readying V3 for its first launch.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
It's only been a month since NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to wrap up their 10-mission around the moon, and the space agency is already readying the rocket for the next Artemis program test flight.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Shortly after the earthquake struck, just as the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics were readying to play Game 3 of the World Series, Adams saw video from a Bay Area news station that a portion of the Bay Bridge had collapsed.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Inside the nearly empty Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA last Monday afternoon, the air rumbles and judders and roars like a B-52 engine readying for takeoff.
—Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
Noun
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Think of it less as injury prevention and more as performance preparation.—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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The film records the behind-the-scenes preparations for the actor’s name-inheritance debut performance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond the longstanding economic embargo and an oil blockade that has pushed the island’s energy crisis to its limits, the United States is preparing an indictment against former President Raúl Castro, according to sources.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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All rights reserved SpaceX is preparing for the next major test of its Starship launch system, with liftoff targeted for Tuesday evening from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Pawlikowski has never been prone to go long, but at just 82 minutes, Fatherland is as bracing and brief as a polar-bear plunge.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The company’s relationship with Apple is strained and the two are bracing for potential lawsuits after the integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices has gone slowly.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Concurrent with Lovelace O’Neal’s artistic practice was her teaching career.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The release is supported by a comprehensiveeducational and marketing outreach campaign in partnership with UNESCO IOCandVoice of the Ocean Foundation, equipping theaters with tools to engage audiences of all ages and foster a deeper connection to ocean science and conservation.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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My focus would be on protecting liberty, fostering innovation, and equipping people to succeed in the next economy.—
Rachel Royster
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Butka’s arrival continues a growing trend this offseason at Boise State, which is fortifying its inside game with taller, stronger bodies.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Think of calcium as fortifying fertilizer for your bones.—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Geranium Society members and hobbyists will share expertise on cultivation and propagation.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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That experience exposed a different set of needs—fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and long-term institutional support—that went well beyond the auction room.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wyatt Stratton had just one goal heading into the section Division 1 swimming prelims a week ago Wednesday — qualifying in the 200-yard individual medley championships.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Customers can join the free 7Rewards program through the 7-Eleven app to access the deals and earn points on qualifying purchases.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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