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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
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The nature here is plentiful, with waterfalls and caves in ready supply.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is readying its marketing, sales, and retail teams for the launch while clearing out inventory of its existing MacBook Air models.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Pixel 10 Pro Design Leaks The Pixel 9a may be ready for an imminent launch, yet this week, the first clear looks at the Pixel 10 family have been revealed.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The nature here is plentiful, with waterfalls and caves in ready supply.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Trump administration has designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups and is readying 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is readying its marketing, sales, and retail teams for the launch while clearing out inventory of its existing MacBook Air models.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 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
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Barnes was a turbulent person and Renoir was his happy place, full of pretty colors and willing flesh.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Apparently the Chinese government is now willing to play hardball in retaliation to Trump’s plan to levy additional duties.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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But not everyone in Hezbollah’s orbit was so quick to brush off their losses.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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And for quick touch-ups on dry hair, there’s a setting that goes up to 320°F.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen recipe tester mentioned the dry flour is easy to overmix when incorporating the egg—so keep that in mind when stirring.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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That happens sometimes – two people grow apart, and a quality that once was easy to overlook becomes an inflection point.—
Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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White Castle took many pains to be productive, like making its burgers square to maximize the number of burgers that could fit on a grill, and limiting its menu to only a few items, which streamlined the process of preparing, cooking and serving food.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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What hope had been fortified in the first half Wednesday had faded by the second.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, rising seas on Alaska's shoreline have forced the Pentagon to fortify radar sites.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Be prepared for severe weather AccuWeather predicts severe weather conditions will increase into April and May as temperatures warm.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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General Marshall wanted to raise up officers more prepared for the rigors of the approaching world war.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Mar. 2025
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What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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