READIES Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

readies

verb

present tense third-person singular of ready

as in prepares

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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Relevance

as in arranges

to make ready in advance we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance

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as in fortifies

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 readies Now with almost two years under de La Faverie’s belt, Zannino laid out the priorities for the year ahead as the enterprise readies itself for the future. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The battery charges itself, and the primer pump readies the carb before starting. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026 Jorge Silva | Reuters As Shein readies for its Hong Kong IPO, potential investors are getting a look at the harsh reality tariffs have brought for the fast-fashion retailer. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Renovations continue as the campus slowly readies more classrooms. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) readies his men for a final march in Episode 5 of House of the Dragon Season 3. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 July 2026 In one of Kent Nishimura’s photographs of the White House press corps, which The New Yorker commissioned, the correspondent Beni Harmony readies herself for a segment featuring the President and the First Lady. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 The new Meta frames arrive as Apple readies its own smart glasses, expected late next year. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 June 2026 The Bath Butler readies a private outdoor soaking tub infused with botanicals, waiting for your arrival at your bungalow. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026

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The opening of the new facility comes as Merck prepares for the upcoming loss of exclusivity of Keytruda, which is one of the world's top-selling drugs and is widely viewed as the backbone of modern cancer treatment.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
The in-progress development notably includes insurance company Lockton’s future global headquarters in a new 176-foot tower as the firm prepares to move to Leawood from Country Club Plaza.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepares

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The additional financing fortifies its position as one of two investors alongside the Ellison family controlling Paramount’s voting stock.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
The addition of cotton and raw material-producing countries like Egypt and Ethiopia further fortifies a strong sourcing platform that already includes manufacturing giants India and China.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

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That doesn’t just ease the minds of residents, the HOA president told the Herald, but equips them with data that could be used in potential litigation.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Acer equips this Googlebook with two top-firing speakers that bookend the keyboard.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of equips

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Top stories Fires Crews are battling a fire in Malibu as SoCal braces for another day of Santa Ana winds.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
This year’s event was as much about celebration as collaboration, defined by a spirit of togetherness for an industry that braces for the uncertain road ahead.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of braces

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Clean that up before seeking emergency financing, and confirm with the lender what qualifies as borrowing support.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
As a result of the win, the film automatically qualifies for submission to the Best International Feature category of the Oscars.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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