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
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Every other industry should be studying these numbers as a preview of its own reckoning — because the same sorting event is coming, and most sectors are less prepared than retail was.
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Piyush Patel,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Every other industry should be studying these numbers as a preview of its own reckoning — because the same sorting event is coming, and most sectors are less prepared than retail was.
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Piyush Patel,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Verb
Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.
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Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
Adjective
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Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Mere minutes after Hakimi's goal, Haiti was ready for revenge, with a powerful goal by Wilson Isidor.
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The ceasefire provided little respite, Faqih said.
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HelloAmino founder Aelie Swift told Fortune a new supplier provided an ingredient that was slightly different, but completely changed the composition of its products.
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So in addition to saving this place, everyone on Team Bear now has to try to earn a Michelin star on a night when they may be least equipped to do their best work.
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Following years of economic devastation and underinvestment in public services, the country’s infrastructure – from hospitals to electricity and water – is ill-equipped to deal with a crisis like this.
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If interruptions throw you off, step away briefly and return composed.
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For the memorial game, the Feeneys had reverted to their old batting order, so after Greenberg, the lineup would be wholly composed of Feeney elders.
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The commission is scheduled to hold its first in-person meeting, which will be open to the public, in Berkeley in October, with additional meetings planned for Los Angeles, the Central Valley and Northern California over the next 12 months.
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Accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran balked at attending talks planned Friday, the first since the Iranian and US presidents signed the 14-clause memorandum of understanding (MoU) earlier in the week.
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In May 2025, 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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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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First class will see suites arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration across the cabin, each featuring an 80-inch flat bed and separate armchair, plus a full-length wardrobe.
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Written, composed, and arranged by K-indie singer-songwriter and producer Hyun-sang Ha, the pop-rock ballad was created with his friend, Minhyuk, in mind.
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Multiple opposition groups quickly put out statements vowing to beat the billionaire’s tax after the measure had officially qualified.
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Germany had already qualified, but Ecuador will now join it in the next round after finishing as one of the best eight third-place finishers.
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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