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
James Manso, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel’s top commander on Monday once again hinted that Jerusalem was readying its troops for a campaign in southern Lebanon.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Now, the clean makeup brand founded by Rose-Marie Swift is readying for its online launch with Ulta Beauty Sunday, simultaneous with the debut of its Legendary Lip Oils, priced at $25.
—James Manso, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel’s top commander on Monday once again hinted that Jerusalem was readying its troops for a campaign in southern Lebanon.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readying
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Planet Green identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to ineffective review and approval procedures over journal entries and financial statement preparation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Instead, enjoy more time with family and friends and let FreshDirect take the stress out of your holiday preparations.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ukraine is bracing for its toughest winter of the war yet.AFP, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
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Roberts previously said that officials were bracing for the possibility of multiple people killed and crews were worked hours after the fire broke out to extinguish the blaze and cool what remained of the house.Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2024
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And those teachings can have an impact at home as well as in the classroom.Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Worship Now Tour Sponsored by World Vision, the Air1 Worship Now Tour is headlined by Crowder with We the Kingdom, CAIN, Passion, Jon Reddick and the inspirational teachings of special guest Louie Giglio.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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To achieve this, most AI efforts focused on perfecting the perception module using deep learning, equipping cars with sensors like lidar.Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here is one of the few issues that unites us—a recognition that our education system plays a fundamental role in equipping individuals to engage critically and thoughtfully with the world.Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Chateau St Jean 2023 Carneros Chardonnay The Carneros Chardonnay flourishes in a cool climate with moderate temperatures, maritime winds, and daily coastal fog, creating an ideal microclimate for grape cultivation.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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She was tasked with traveling throughout Mexico to learn about the country’s culture, including agave cultivation.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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The league will feature a single-group system with one round with the first 10 teams qualifying for the second and final stage to compete for the title.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For healthcare, Medicaid offers free or low-cost coverage to qualifying individuals based on income.True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Before undergoing fear conditioning, these mice were injected with a gene editing tool that increases the activity of enzymes that place these markers on DNA.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Do is also accused of using his office to steer money toward his second daughter, who received $100,000 from an air conditioning company paid by Viet America Society, including two checks of $25,000 each in September and October 2022.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Readying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readying. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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