: 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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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the meat until well browned all over, then transfer to the prepared plate.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington is prepared to pursue legal action to enforce the terms of the contract, according to a person briefed on the situation.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the meat until well browned all over, then transfer to the prepared plate.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington is prepared to pursue legal action to enforce the terms of the contract, according to a person briefed on the situation.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepared. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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