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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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Andrew Overstreet is readying himself to make his full-time debut as a NASCAR crew chief for the 2025 season.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Once the Orange Bowl wraps and the NFL season ends, that’s when the hustle starts, readying for the March Miami Open and the 395,683 fans that come, all ahead of the 275,799 fans for the F1 race weekend.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Heat were readying to inbound a pass in the backcourt while up by four points in the final 36 seconds when Thompson and Herro began bumping each other.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
President Biden is readying to leave the White House with little fanfare.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Dec. 2024
Landman is the second Sheridan series for Randolph, who is readying to release season two of Yellowstone prequel 1923.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
The regulator has also issued a stark warning for businesses that might be readying themselves for the gloves to come off in February when the changes kick in.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Pentagon has said that Pyongyang's troops have been readying for combat.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Red Bull Racing team is readying themselves for an exciting 2025 racing season by implementing a number of changes to their Formula 1 car, the RB21.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Andrew Overstreet is readying himself to make his full-time debut as a NASCAR crew chief for the 2025 season.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Once the Orange Bowl wraps and the NFL season ends, that’s when the hustle starts, readying for the March Miami Open and the 395,683 fans that come, all ahead of the 275,799 fans for the F1 race weekend.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Heat were readying to inbound a pass in the backcourt while up by four points in the final 36 seconds when Thompson and Herro began bumping each other.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
President Biden is readying to leave the White House with little fanfare.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Dec. 2024
Landman is the second Sheridan series for Randolph, who is readying to release season two of Yellowstone prequel 1923.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
The regulator has also issued a stark warning for businesses that might be readying themselves for the gloves to come off in February when the changes kick in.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Pentagon has said that Pyongyang's troops have been readying for combat.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
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The Special artist is also preparing to take on her first lead movie role as she was recently cast as gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was one of the first to appeal to rock ‘n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Authorities are also bracing for potential conflicts with Yoon's presidential security detail if an attempt is made to take him into custody by force.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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But with 2025 fast approaching, even those who’ve stayed afloat are bracing for what comes next.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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How Project Managers Use AI to Anticipate Negotiation Objections Chuck Scott, owner of Scott Q Consulting, in his interview on the Negotiate Anything podcast, demonstrates how AI transforms negotiation preparation for complex stakeholder meetings.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Though the celebration for their latest championship is still going on somewhere, no doubt, preparation for the Florida Panthers’ title defense has already begun.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Through this expansion, the brand strengthens its dedication to empowering multifaceted, multi-hyphenate women, equipping them with accessories that inspire confidence in every moment of their daily lives.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Alibaba has established itself as one of China’s leading technology companies and has developed its own large language models and voice assistants, equipping it with the knowledge to assist Apple in localizing its AI offerings.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Feb. 2025
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And who could have guessed that Tight End University, the teaching camp co-hosted by Kelce, would provide so many photo opportunities of the celebrity couple for fans this week?—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Reaffirming a dedication to teaching, research and service reinforces institutional neutrality while asserting relevance.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.—
Suzanne Blake,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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The best thing that Queen can do is continue to work on his conditioning and footwork.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Both warnings will remain in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. Extreme heat means more customers are likely to use their air conditioning units, but excessive strain on the power grid could lead to blackouts, similar to the ones that occurred on Christmas Eve 2022.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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