as in preparing
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as in preparation
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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
New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
And for those who may be considering a future presidential run, readying defenses against the incoming administration could help showcase their political skills and build their profile.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
The winter storm will likely hit as some people are readying to head home after Thanksgiving.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
As travelers are readying their 2025 travel goals, Delta may be preparing to give passengers more choices.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
Payne released one studio album before his passing, 2019’s LP1, and was said to be readying a second prior to his passing.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
As Billboard speaks to British dance duo Maribou State, who are readying to release their third album Hallucinating Love, an epiphany strikes the pair.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
The 800 pit tickets come with access to the below-stage bar, where fans can catch glimpses of the artist's team readying for the show.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Winocour’s Proxima starred Eva Green as an astronaut who is readying for a long run on the International Space Station.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Mercedes is readying the new Marco Polo Horizon for order, and pricing in Germany will start just under €58,940 (approx.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
And for those who may be considering a future presidential run, readying defenses against the incoming administration could help showcase their political skills and build their profile.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
The winter storm will likely hit as some people are readying to head home after Thanksgiving.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
As travelers are readying their 2025 travel goals, Delta may be preparing to give passengers more choices.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
Payne released one studio album before his passing, 2019’s LP1, and was said to be readying a second prior to his passing.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
As Billboard speaks to British dance duo Maribou State, who are readying to release their third album Hallucinating Love, an epiphany strikes the pair.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
The 800 pit tickets come with access to the below-stage bar, where fans can catch glimpses of the artist's team readying for the show.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Winocour’s Proxima starred Eva Green as an astronaut who is readying for a long run on the International Space Station.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
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These tasks, while essential to construction, can quickly become a fire hazard without proper preparation.Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the preparation of financial statements for the third quarter ended Nov. 2, Macy’s discovered an issue related to delivery expenses in one of its accrual accounts, triggering the independent investigation which has now been completed.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now is the time to start preparing for the EAA.Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, other portions of the United States are bracing for winter storms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Don't set your thermostat too low Penny-pinchers might be tempted to set their thermostat at bracing levels and survive the winter by bundling up in layers or piling on blankets.Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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His experience also lists jobs as an artificial intelligence teaching assistant for gifted high school students.Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to a LinkedIn profile, after his internship Mangione was a teaching assistant at University of Pennsylvania in Data Structures and Algorithms, and also worked as a teaching assistant at Stanford University for a summer program in AI.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Console After equipping the PlayStation bundle's Scarlet Spider costume, restarting the game could cause the costume to not display as correctly equipped.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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By equipping businesses with tools to create compelling content that captures customer attention, Growk AI positions itself as a leader in intelligent marketing technology.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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Grateful Dead At 60 years and still truckin’, the Grateful Dead—whose original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bobby Weir were in attendance—is mythological in its organic cultivation of community and the live show experience.Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The lack of consistency in the cultivation, processing and availability of cannabis products across state lines is significant.Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rosberg responded by securing pole position in Monaco after a controversial trip down the escape road in qualifying, converting that pole into a win and regaining the championship lead.Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In addition, a few qualifying plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are eligible for federal tax credits of $3,750-$7,500 that can also be used as an up-front discount for eligible buyers.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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To ensure your cuticles stay moisturized, Dr. Conroy recommends sticking to cuticle treatment formulations that contain conditioning ingredients.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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The $14 million in extreme heat aid will support senior community centers with adequate and efficient air conditioning.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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