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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
after studying for months, she felt ready for the bar exam
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2
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I'm ready to help, if I can
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
had a ready response to every one of her objections regarding the feasibility of the plan
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
we're hoping you have a ready solution to our networking problem
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as in to prepare
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 to arrange
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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as in to fortify
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 ready
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
Five days later, Ibrahim was almost ready to be sent home.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Incendiary Swedish rockers The Hives are readying themselves for a big year, with a new album announced alongside a global run of tour dates.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Local vendors all across Kansas City are ready to share their crops and crafted goods with the public this spring and summer.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
Five days later, Ibrahim was almost ready to be sent home.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Other countries are also readying their own countertariffs.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Incendiary Swedish rockers The Hives are readying themselves for a big year, with a new album announced alongside a global run of tour dates.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready
Adjective
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If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.—
Joey Knight,
Dallas News,
14 Jan. 2023
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This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.—
Kim Sunée,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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To address the loss in purchasing power since 2019, the state would have to increase the basic allotment by $1,340 — and legislators are not willing to make that commitment for public schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Competition from other hunters is minimal, and good hunting can be had by anyone willing to put in some effort.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Telegraphed data arrived in the morning, and FitzRoy made quick extrapolations from his knowledge of storm theories, sending forecasts an hour later.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
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Polite start, quick stall Even after Trump was elected on the promise of high tariffs, relations with Beijing got off to a polite start.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Finding a great car seat toy can make traveling with a baby much easier and more enjoyable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The proliferation of issue-position groups is made easier by the ability to quickly find and connect with people who share your views via the internet and social media.—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Because the people in charge didn’t pick the right players, and didn’t draft well enough with the leftover picks to fortify the roster.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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But all that has only fortified a character who went from hapless brother-in-law to inarguably the most evolved one of the bunch.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to the 2024 Exit Readiness Report by The Big Exit the issue is that business owners aren’t prepared for a sale.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The rain attempted to put a damper on the festivities, but everyone came prepared (the venue was covered, and umbrellas were held to keep the couple dry), allowing the ceremony and reception to go forward in a grand and beautiful way.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The charms are at a significantly lower price point, and Macaulay is glad to be opening the brand up to a broader base.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, the pair is glad to be staying in Florida with their husbands and their kids, Hoedt's 7-week-old Margaret and Mellquist's 19-month-old Willow.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But Gmail users also face a more immediate decision, given a critical problem with its most recent updates.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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