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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

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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

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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

When asked about the removal of the tents, a US defence official said: "This force adjustment represents a deliberate and efficient use of resources - not a reduction in readiness."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

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

Everything was in readiness for breaking free of the ice.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

in readiness

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