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
Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Less than a quarter, 24%, of Gen Z say their generation is prepared to begin working.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Though the Northern Division has had a series of captains in recent years, which some may find unsettling, Clendenen said the department’s leadership makes sure that anyone who takes the post is prepared.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
That doesn’t mean the president is prepared to take him seriously.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Less than a quarter, 24%, of Gen Z say their generation is prepared to begin working.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The butternuts will then need to cure over a few weeks before they can be prepared for storing in a cool environment.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Though the Northern Division has had a series of captains in recent years, which some may find unsettling, Clendenen said the department’s leadership makes sure that anyone who takes the post is prepared.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
Adjective
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In short, children’s fantasy allows children to survive reality long enough to grow up and be ready to change it.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Sanders has been very vocal about being ready to play, but the Browns have not given him that chance.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In total, approximately 4,500 Marines and sailors have been deployed, supported by a cruiser, several destroyers, and a Los Angeles-class attack submarine equipped with more than 400 missile tubes capable of precision strikes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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When weighing which team is better equipped for a Super Bowl run, the edge goes to a Broncos team led by Sean Payton, with Bo Nix progressing at quarterback and a lethal defense that is going to get some key pieces back from injury.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just like last season, the D crew for this Leafs’ team is composed almost entirely of players who defend and defend hard, but who aren’t going to move things along much the other way.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, Saturn’s highly reflective and easily-visible rings, composed mostly of water-ice and arguably the planet’s most striking feature, are actively in the process of disappearing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His legal team planned to contest the admissibility of the undercover evidence, but at a hearing in January, 2022, just as a judge’s associate began reciting the charges against him, White interrupted.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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With the latest installment of New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week getting started Tuesday, the rollout of the new format is being planned for April 2026 at the Starrett-Lehigh Building.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 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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As part of his homework, Hanke provided a systemic analysis that narrowed a list of 239 potential candidates to the 50 most promising choices.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Across those 13 seasons, the team has qualified for the playoffs twice — in 1979 and 1994.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Lionel Messi and his Argentina squad have already qualified.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nacua was a diamond in the rough when the Rams drafted him in the fifth round in 2023, but that diamond is shining bright in Los Angeles.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s what the Bears drafted him to play.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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