as in ready
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
a marathoner completely prepared for the grueling race
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as in readied
to make ready in advance
I think I have prepared myself well for this challenge we prepared the classroom for the important visitors by getting rid of some unsightly clutter
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as in equipped
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
basic training is intended to prepare raw recruits for active duty in the military
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as in composed
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
the CEO asked his assistant to prepare a statement for the press
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
preparing an escape route in case of a fire
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Recent Examples of prepared
Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Lawrence, of LaFontaine, said dealers are frequently helping customers who misplaced paperwork get copies at tax time and remain prepared to do so.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
These guidelines are the foundation for governmental nutritional programs – for example, they are used to determine which foods are covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, as well as how school lunches are prepared.
—Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prepared
Adjective
So, judging by their mostly winning results since their bye in Week 12, the Chargers’ defense should be well prepared for the many strengths of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye going into their AFC wild-card playoff game Sunday night in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Please be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
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Kabylo’s had 60 cardboard boxes folded and ready to go the other day, as if any minute a customer might walk in and order 60 pizzas to go.—
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The story that had been circling in his memory for years now seemed ready to alight.—
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The self-flying camera is equipped with a 4K camera capable of recording at up to 100 frames per second.—
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
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Produced by Cate Le Bon and composed by the band inside studios owned by Jeff Tweedy and Gilla Band, Secret Love would be a return to form, but Dry Cleaning never fell out of shape in the first place.—
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While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.—
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
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All of these transmedia opportunities come as the larger entertainment industry is taking note on the value of games, with Electronic Arts’ recently announced $55 billion go-private deal being a key indicator of where priorities lie for investors.—
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In May, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.—
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The business also provided hobbyists with a place to talk about home brewing and meet other people with the same interest.—
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
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Mater Dei and Sierra Canyon, like all teams that reach the CIF-SS girls volleyball finals, have qualified for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs.—
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Both Gauff and Pegula are two of the top eight Women’s Tennis Association singles players who qualified to compete in the WTA Finals.—
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But where and if you get drafted — that only gets you so far.—
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The Chiefs drafted Rice in 2023.—
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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