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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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Fair weather in winter and spring, plus this summer’s extended heatwave, yielded an abundance of peach blossoms, and the orchard is now ready for families to pick their own peaches right off the branches.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 July 2025
None of these companies has been skimping on advancing their production capabilities and sustainability credentials, though, readying for a bounce back of the sector.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
These programs incorporate career coaching, interview preparation, and workplace etiquette to help graduates become workplace ready.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Fair weather in winter and spring, plus this summer’s extended heatwave, yielded an abundance of peach blossoms, and the orchard is now ready for families to pick their own peaches right off the branches.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
Still, venture capitalists told CNBC that there are plenty of companies with the financial metrics to be public, and that more of them are readying for the process.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 July 2025
None of these companies has been skimping on advancing their production capabilities and sustainability credentials, though, readying for a bounce back of the sector.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 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
Adjective
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Being a trailblazer means being willing to explore this tool’s full potential, experiment boldly and rethink what’s possible.—
Anise Madh,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Marino knew all about those other things, and was willing to spill the information.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The latest of the spacecraft, known as sounding rockets, most recently made a successful quick trip to space to study one of the most complex regions of the sun's atmosphere following a New Mexico launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Raspberry Bites: Place a single white chocolate chip inside a raspberry for a quick, indulgent treat.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The scoring was lower, nearly two shots easier than the opening round.—
Doug Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Dealing With Clogs and Clots Many robot vacuums now come with tiny tools embedded inside the body of the vacuum that make routine maintenance slightly easier.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Consider personally submitting your tax payment to the IRS after your CPA has prepared them, review your tax returns every year.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Tensions over the exchange led to Cambodian, then later Thai, soldiers fortifying positions along the border.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Probiotic Juices Probiotic juices are fruit and vegetable juices that have been fortified with probiotics.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The following is the prepared text from Jim Cramer’s address to members of the CNBC Investing Club at Friday’s third annual meeting from the New York Stock Exchange.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Trump on Friday rejected concerns about whether communities along the Guadalupe River were adequately prepared for the disaster.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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