: subjected to a special process or treatment
Examples of prepared in a Sentence
The president read a prepared statement.
The store sells a selection of prepared foods.
I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared.
She was well-prepared and scored high on the test.
How much are you prepared to pay?
I wasn't prepared to spend that much money.
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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans (about 3 cups each), and smooth tops.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
If that is not an option, come prepared.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Arrange meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The lettuce, which can often become sad and limp in prepared salads, was crisp and green.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
If that is not an option, come prepared.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Arrange meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The lettuce, which can often become sad and limp in prepared salads, was crisp and green.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prepared
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepared. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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