readying

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preliminary adj.
prolegomenous adj.
loading n.
preparation n.
rehearsal n.
training n.

ADJECTIVE

preliminary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploratory preparatory prior

STRONG

basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying test trial

WEAK

elemental elementary inductive initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal

Antonyms

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additional extra secondary

WEAK

closing concluding final

ADJECTIVE

prolegomenous

Synonyms

WEAK

basic elemental elementary exploratory first fundamental inductive initiatory introductory opening pilot preceding precursory prefatory preparatory preparing primal primary prior qualifying test trial

NOUN

Synonyms

STRONGEST

packing storing

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burdening charging cramming cumbering encumbering filling lading priming

NOUN

preparation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training

STRONG

alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout

WEAK

buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order

Antonyms

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ignorance

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

NOUN

rehearsal

Synonyms

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drill practice session reading recital tryout workout

STRONG

call description experiment going-over practice prep recitation recounting relation run through shakedown

WEAK

dry run rehearsing retelling test flight trial balloon trial performance

Antonyms

WEAK

cold turkey

NOUN

training

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coaching discipline drill education exercise guidance instruction practice schooling teaching workout

STRONG

background basics buildup cultivation domestication foundation grounding groundwork indoctrination preliminaries principles seasoning sharpening tuition tune-up tutelage upbringing warmup

WEAK

chalk talk

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance neglect

STRONG

destruction

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The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are both readying their tokenization platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

My arms are extended at my sides and I’m leaning forward slightly — not unlike a 3-year-old pretending to be an airplane readying for takeoff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

He also encouraged landowners and land managers to take precautionary measures including the readying of specialist fire equipment.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

When the company was readying Yahoo Scout, its AI assistant, she tested early versions of the product alongside the team and gave feedback on its answers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

Up ahead, the plesiosaur riders were probably readying their artillery, or simply loading their muskets to enfilade them as soon as they were in range.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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