ready-witted

Definition of ready-wittednext

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Adjective
  • Thousands of fans huddled against the cold during one election rally in Tokyo last week, all eager for a glimpse of Takaichi.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This is one of the Tex-Mex restaurants that has welcomed celebrities eager to try traditional Texas dishes.
    Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • It often gets lumped in with Blippi, but that comparison isn’t quite apt—Danny Go!
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Both are apt choices for brightening your everyday ensembles and signaling to passerby your globetrotting tendencies.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • And my initial job and focus was working for the chief digital officer at the time who was a really smart guy.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The long-standing challenge of smart fibers For years, researchers have tried to make smart fibers—materials that change shape when exposed to electricity, light, heat, or changes in acidity.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Russia has been overtly aggressive while China is more clever and subtle, using tactics such as intellectual property theft and economic penetration of less developed countries.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Retailers claim the digital tags improve efficiency by allowing for rapid, store-wide price updates.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The congresswoman has had many viral moments on social media for her quick-witted comments.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Friends describe her as quick-witted, funny and adventurous.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Simbi Khali played Nina Campbell, the sharp-witted assistant who often reacted to the Solomons’ antics with amused disbelief.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • More than 40 years after Paula Poundstone first appeared on late-night, the comedian is still performing her sharp-witted brand of comedy.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Outside of punter, the Panthers have been pretty keen on adding players who are just entering their prime.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Ready-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-witted. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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