as in preparing
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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
Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Think modern, not luxurious Voyager Technologies in Colorado is readying a space hotel for 2029.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Now in his seventies, readying for the latest in a series of career-spanning retrospectives, Agüero is reluctant to weigh in on the fate of documentary cinema in these fraught times.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Wary of a potential court challenge, Colorado lawmakers are readying new legislation that would allow the state’s residents to sue federal officials — including immigration agents — when those officials violate locals’ constitutional rights.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Plants come to life in the spring, readying to bloom, grow, and fill gardens with color.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, those who portray the soldiers that fought for — and against — the American Revolution are readying themselves for battle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
All versions of the Long March 10 family will have reusable boosters, and China appears to be readying for an attempt to recover the Long March 10B booster in the South China Sea downrange from its launch pad on Hainan Island.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Hungary‘s media sector and Hollywood producers seeking its juicy tax incentive are readying for a new future after Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán’s far-right rival Fidesz.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Inside the nearly empty Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA last Monday afternoon, the air rumbles and judders and roars like a B-52 engine readying for takeoff.
—Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Think modern, not luxurious Voyager Technologies in Colorado is readying a space hotel for 2029.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Now in his seventies, readying for the latest in a series of career-spanning retrospectives, Agüero is reluctant to weigh in on the fate of documentary cinema in these fraught times.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Wary of a potential court challenge, Colorado lawmakers are readying new legislation that would allow the state’s residents to sue federal officials — including immigration agents — when those officials violate locals’ constitutional rights.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Plants come to life in the spring, readying to bloom, grow, and fill gardens with color.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, those who portray the soldiers that fought for — and against — the American Revolution are readying themselves for battle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
All versions of the Long March 10 family will have reusable boosters, and China appears to be readying for an attempt to recover the Long March 10B booster in the South China Sea downrange from its launch pad on Hainan Island.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Hungary‘s media sector and Hollywood producers seeking its juicy tax incentive are readying for a new future after Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán’s far-right rival Fidesz.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 12th House of Solitude, quiet preparation sharpens your thinking.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last week, McHenry county residents walled off their homes in preparation for the Fox River to crest.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The British Embassy in Washington, DC, posted a video on social media on April 27 giving people a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing afternoon tea for 650 people.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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But as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season nears, many Floridians are bracing for the storm, and that includes buying a hurricane preparedness kit, getting the hurricane shutters out of the garage, and/or devising what to do with your car.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Companies, however, appear to be bracing for the ripple effects of the disruptions; at least 21 firms have withdrawn or reduced financial guidance since the war began, and 32 have signaled price hikes, Reuters reported.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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These associations are imbued with instructive purpose, as every creature offers its own teachings (for example, birds fly in formation, with each taking its turn in front, offering a lesson about the nature of leadership).—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Her education career began as a teaching assistant.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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In terms of equipping developers without any FHE background, Niobium hopes to make The Fog more accessible by providing a tech stack composed of a compiler, software development kit, documentation, and other training materials.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Think of calcium as fortifying fertilizer for your bones.—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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The region is home to armed groups who vie for control of coca leaf cultivation areas and for sea and river access routes to run drug trafficking operations to Central America and Europe.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The order noted that regulation of medical marijuana has come a long way, with comprehensive licensing polices from cultivation to sales in most states.—
Gene Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, President Joe Biden’s administration added SNAP to the list of qualifying programs.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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While the race is a one-night event, there are also three practice rounds held across two days and one qualifying round that takes place the night before the main race.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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