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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
Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Florida's Space Coast is readying for a big crowd for the Artemis 2 moon launch — but just how big is unclear.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
News that the 82nd Airborne Division is readying for deployment in the Mideast, took me back decades, releasing some adrenaline.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The news of West Suburban’s closure earlier this week sent patients scrambling, nearby hospitals making preparations to absorb more patients and workers readying for unemployment.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Civic leaders all over town are taking sides, readying for one more public hearing July 22.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Angharad James-Turner scored in her first start for the Reign in Spokane, where the team is playing three games while Lumen Field in Seattle is readying for this summer's World Cup.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, however, reported that the Pentagon was readying plans to deploy about 3,000 soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Now the guitarist and singer is readying his third album.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
SpaceX, which maintains a large presence in Southern California’s burgeoning aerospace sector, is readying an initial public offering possibly for this summer that is expected to be the largest in history, perhaps raising as much as $75 billion.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Florida's Space Coast is readying for a big crowd for the Artemis 2 moon launch — but just how big is unclear.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
News that the 82nd Airborne Division is readying for deployment in the Mideast, took me back decades, releasing some adrenaline.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The news of West Suburban’s closure earlier this week sent patients scrambling, nearby hospitals making preparations to absorb more patients and workers readying for unemployment.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Civic leaders all over town are taking sides, readying for one more public hearing July 22.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Angharad James-Turner scored in her first start for the Reign in Spokane, where the team is playing three games while Lumen Field in Seattle is readying for this summer's World Cup.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, however, reported that the Pentagon was readying plans to deploy about 3,000 soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Now the guitarist and singer is readying his third album.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
Noun
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Those filers are now being redirected to private tax-preparation platforms or other IRS options.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ryan, who is Orange County based, will begin the conceptual design phase of the memorial, including the preparation of detailed sketches and a 12-inch maquette.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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If a November ballot measure to increase sales tax funding fails and no new revenue becomes available, the agency is bracing for drastic cuts and fare increases.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cahill and his group will be bracing the cold and rain until midnight on Friday in hopes of collecting the data that will, in return, gain attention and funding.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gustavus Adolphus College said in a statement that Banks is on leave and has made plans to cover his teaching and advising duties.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Austrian government plans to accompany the ban with an effort to beef up schools' teaching of how to use media and deal with artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Analysts noted similar activity occurred before last year’s Operation Midnight Hammer strikes, suggesting a pattern of fortifying critical facilities in anticipation of attacks.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Elevating their expertise and fortifying their decades-long involvement in the process of independent evaluation and guidance is critical to restore public trust in federal policymaking.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The bar stands as a testament to his intentional cultivation of friendships — without his friends, The Contrary wouldn't exist.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The applicant, South Morro Hills 47, LLC, is requesting a conditional use permit for cannabis cultivation in the 1300 block of Sleeping Indian Road.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Awards and cash prizes worth $25,000, including five Academy Award-qualifying awards, will be announced on June 28, with the Best of the Fest program screening on the final day, June 29.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Enacted under recent legislation, this temporary deduction is available to qualifying seniors for the 2025 tax year and is stacked on top of both the standard deduction and the existing extra deduction for older filers.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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