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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1
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
Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That's what Democrats are prepared to do.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Jauregui credited practice for keeping her grounded and prepared, as the competition intensifies.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Customers also can expect changes in Walmart’s Marketside and Freshness Guaranteed lines of prepared foods, and to some extent in its premium label Bettergoods products, the company said.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That's what Democrats are prepared to do.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
And be prepared to strap into your breezy ripped jeans for the foreseeable.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Jauregui credited practice for keeping her grounded and prepared, as the competition intensifies.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
Adjective
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Customers are going after fall wedding guest dresses, knit styles, and even floral options in autumn-ready hues.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sandals Resorts has invested heavily in turning the Caribbean into a pickleball haven, with high-quality courts, pro-grade gear, and on-site instructors ready to guide first-timers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The drones, which typically fly at 200 feet, are equipped with advanced camera systems.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kodiak’s most recent win is its partnership with automotive components manufacturer Roush Industries to deliver the first autonomous truck equipped with Kodiak’s proprietary technology.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The chief of staff of one of Kyiv’s volunteer formation legions, Andriy, whose call-sign is Stolyar, said his unit is composed of people from all walks of life – from construction workers to businessmen to poets.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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What feels strangely compelling is how ZUTOMAYO’s music is composed of a combination of extremely complex elements.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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There was no immediate word on whether the Aztecs planned to do another flash sale.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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If all goes as planned, Charlotte could advance autonomous construction technology on Earth and the Moon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.—
Joey Knight,
Dallas News,
14 Jan. 2023
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This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.—
Kim Sunée,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Apr. 2021
Verb
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DeWine signed the budget bill in June, but vetoed 67 provisions which would have provided immediate property tax relief to homeowners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the following years, MSF provided chelation to thousands of children and the government and community organizations undertook the complex job of environmental remediation, laying fresh soil over acres of contaminated land to prevent continued poisoning.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Until now, that achievement was qualified by the fragmented nature of some of their performances.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The win automatically qualified her for Part 3 during Sunday's season finale.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Bassitt, originally drafted as a reliever, pitched out of Toronto’s bullpen once this year.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Historically, in 1968, then owner Al Davis drafted Tennessee State quarterback Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback selected in the first round by an NFL team.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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