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as in prepares
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 arranges
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
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as in fortifies
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 readies
As billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk readies to take SpaceX to the public market, investors are awaiting the chance to get in on what is expected to be the biggest IPO on record.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Cobra Kai star Tanner Buchanan readies for a STRONG Nation high-intensity workout class in Atlanta over the weekend.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
That’s an important point for the MIPCOM crowd, notably as TIFF readies the launch of its own market in 2026.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
But that product is now being phased out as well as CNN readies a standalone streaming subscription to a product that will just be called … CNN.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
In the hands of editor Richard Mettler, some of those fragments serve montages that interlace how the tribes prepare to defend themselves with the way Jalabzeen readies himself to attack.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
As Gulfstream readies the first example of the G800 for delivery, the growing number of no-fly zones has proved the utility of flying farther without stops.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Back in the Vieux Carre, as Krewe readies its fall collection and Icelandic campaign, Tabone is planning more supper club nights.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readies
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Set against a cross-country journey along iconic Route 66, the series blends competition, storytelling, and real-world impact as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, and other defining cultural moments in 2026, per The CW.—
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New hotels, culinary destinations and shopping spots are reshaping the map of Florence, as the city prepares to host another edition of Pitti Uomo.—
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That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.—
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The Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority regularly fortifies religious rights, but the justices have also been wary of expanding government officials’ exposure to damages in their individual capacities.—
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With the latest orders, the LM2500 now equips every active Arleigh Burke destroyer, underscoring its central role in what is widely regarded as the US Navy’s most successful surface combatant program.—
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The expansion better equips Oritain to help companies verify key commodities—including timber and leather—before EUDR.—
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The Texas Education Agency will meet with the Lake Worth community Wednesday as the school district braces for a state takeover.—
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In October 2024, at 17, Yamal celebrated scoring against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu by showing off his customised blaugrana braces.—
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Four of the 127 units are designated as affordable for very low income residents, meaning the building qualifies for exemption from parking requirements through city incentives.—
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Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.—
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“Readies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readies. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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