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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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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
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Netflix is ready to take flight with a new film starring Ben Stiller and Nicholas Galitzine.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
The event will temporarily move to Laurel Park with a limited crowd as Pimlico readies for 2027.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
Even if everything inside is ready to battle hot, humid air, your home’s exterior forces may be conspiring against you.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Netflix is ready to take flight with a new film starring Ben Stiller and Nicholas Galitzine.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Verb
Shortly after the earthquake struck, just as the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics were readying to play Game 3 of the World Series, Adams saw video from a Bay Area news station that a portion of the Bay Bridge had collapsed.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
The event will temporarily move to Laurel Park with a limited crowd as Pimlico readies for 2027.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready
Adjective
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In May 2025, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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All of these transmedia opportunities come as the larger entertainment industry is taking note on the value of games, with Electronic Arts’ recently announced $55 billion go-private deal being a key indicator of where priorities lie for investors.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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When asked whether national Democrats would be willing to spend heavily in Texas, where statewide campaigns can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, Schumer suggested Democrats believe the political environment is shifting in their favor.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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At that point, climate strategy becomes less about innovation alone and more about governance, credibility and what people are willing to count as credit.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Airy and breathable, these temperature-regulating pants feature an elastic waistband that’s quick and easy to pull on, and comfortable enough to wear for hours on busy travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, two islands for easy prep, and Gaggenau cooktops with both gas and induction options, along with a teppanyaki griddle.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Every airline has its own app, making digital boarding passes easy to pull up on a phone and scan at the gate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Injuries, new player adaptation and recruitment focusing on technical players while the rest of the league prepared for a fight.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The potential costs of not preparing adequately are eye-watering.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The weekend only fortified the belief that things will turn.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Introduced last year in partnership with Projeto Paradiso in a bid to fortify the presence of Brazilian cinema in the global arena, Screen Brasil selects three projects and their respective sales agents.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Place seam-sides down on prepared baking sheets.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
18 May 2026
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Her sincere efforts at pushing back and organizing for a better workplace are met with the bleak reality that the surrounding society is ill-prepared to do anything to help people in her situation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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So glad to see Jacqueline Mathews back.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The Gators are glad to be along for the ride.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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