as in preparing
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as in preparation
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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
James Manso, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel’s top commander on Monday once again hinted that Jerusalem was readying its troops for a campaign in southern Lebanon.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Now, the clean makeup brand founded by Rose-Marie Swift is readying for its online launch with Ulta Beauty Sunday, simultaneous with the debut of its Legendary Lip Oils, priced at $25.
—James Manso, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel’s top commander on Monday once again hinted that Jerusalem was readying its troops for a campaign in southern Lebanon.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
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The good news: Food poisoning is largely preventable with proper preparation, food storage, and reheating—and proper food safety is especially important around the holidays while entertaining family and friends.Korin Miller, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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The psychological preparation for selling a business is as important as the financial preparation.Alison Coleman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Pause, Don’t Panic Intrusive thoughts can catch you off guard, mainly when you’re focused on something important, like preparing for a presentation or an upcoming meeting.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ukraine is bracing for its toughest winter of the war yet.AFP, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
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Humiliating himself with his conduct interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris earlier this week, Bret Baier probably won’t find the bracing cold open of Saturday Night Live tonight very amusing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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These are rooted in a fundamental tenet of Catholic social teaching: Emphasizing the dignity of every person and the need for collaboration in addressing economic injustices.Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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Gratitude For The Important Things In the midst of her busy life as a dancer—training, teaching, performing, and competing—Logistx keeps her mindset grounded.Jason Pu, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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To achieve this, most AI efforts focused on perfecting the perception module using deep learning, equipping cars with sensors like lidar.Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here is one of the few issues that unites us—a recognition that our education system plays a fundamental role in equipping individuals to engage critically and thoughtfully with the world.Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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This makes practice for leadership the cultivation of voluntary hardship—not just in the workplace or with the team but in every area of one’s life.Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Some preached the benefits of more natural coffee bean cultivation in Africa — where the beans can grow alongside other plants and wildlife — while others advocated for the protection of whales, as the animal plays a vital role in ocean biodiversity.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The league will feature a single-group system with one round with the first 10 teams qualifying for the second and final stage to compete for the title.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For healthcare, Medicaid offers free or low-cost coverage to qualifying individuals based on income.True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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At the same time, the authors observed that increased needs for air conditioning would drive up power demands, particularly in the Southwest.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
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In October, their air conditioning went out again, and Patterson, who spoke to the American-Statesman from her mother's Pflugerville apartment, didn't know what their next move would be.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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