: 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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If the same scenario plays out again, the Jazz seem prepared to repeat their own decisions and deal with any uncomfortable dynamics later.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
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Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner.
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The second conclusion from the report stated that the camp was not adequately prepared for last year's storm, even though the National Weather Service had earlier issued severe weather alerts before July 4, 2025.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Forecasters are urging Georgians to monitor the latest forecasts, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather warnings are issued.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The second conclusion from the report stated that the camp was not adequately prepared for last year's storm, even though the National Weather Service had earlier issued severe weather alerts before July 4, 2025.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
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 25 Jun. 2026.
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