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in readiness

ADJECTIVE
prepared
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able adapted arranged groomed inclined planned processed qualified willing
STRONG
adjusted disposed fit fixed framed minded predisposed primed rehearsed rigged set stacked up wired
WEAK
all bases covered all set all systems go available gaffed handy in order of a mind on guard prepped psyched-up set-up sewed-up up on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unable
STRONG
disinclined indefinite unfixed unwilling
WEAK
ignorant neglectful unprepared unready
ADJECTIVE
ready
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible apt handy qualified ripe
STRONG
adjusted anticipating arranged completed covered equipped fit near organized primed set waiting wired
WEAK
all set all systems go at beck and call at fingertips at hand at the ready champing at bit close to hand convenient equal to expectant fixed for in line in order in place in position in the saddle on call on hand on tap on the brink open to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incapable unskilled
WEAK
unavailable uneducated unprepared unready untrained
ADJECTIVE
ripe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mature overdue plump prepared ready
WEAK
accomplished adult aged completed conditioned consummate enlightened enriched filled out finished fit full full-blown full-fledged fully grown grown grown-up increased informed judicious learned matured mellow perfected prime ripened sagacious seasoned skilled skillful sound timely usable versed well-timed wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
immature unprepared unready
WEAK
inexperienced inopportune undeveloped unfavorable unripe untimely

Example Sentences

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Increasingly, it resembles a long-duration cash-flow business anchored in readiness, modernization and software-driven support.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

The president, they said, believes that keeping the command in Colorado Springs would avoid a disruption in readiness that the move would cause, particularly as the U.S. races to compete with China in space.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Ales Koutny, head of international rates at Vanguard, only sees a 50% chance of a move and yet holds short JGB futures in readiness.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023

The whole city has been decorated in readiness for the party: blue and white flags and festoons hang above the narrow streets.

From BBC • May 4, 2023

‘But my lord sends word that we must set ourselves in readiness: orders may come for a sudden move.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien