: 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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Those living in areas near the recent burn scars or in areas prone to flooding should listen to local authorities and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Working quickly, run a knife around edges to loosen cake; invert onto prepared towel.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The latter is land prepared and ready for data center operations, with a focus on obtaining a reliable and sufficient power supply.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The American president was in his element, often departing from prepared remarks in an address that extended for an hour in front of a crowd that was more than happy to applaud at every pause.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Working quickly, run a knife around edges to loosen cake; invert onto prepared towel.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The latter is land prepared and ready for data center operations, with a focus on obtaining a reliable and sufficient power supply.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The American president was in his element, often departing from prepared remarks in an address that extended for an hour in front of a crowd that was more than happy to applaud at every pause.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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