: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Reisman flew on two shuttle missions after the program resumed flight in 2005 as NASA put in numerous safety stopgaps, including a mandate that a spare shuttle was always prepared to rescue crew members in orbit if their vehicle was damaged during launch.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Be prepared to pony up at least $700,000 to acquire one.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
State and local leaders don't think the Panguitch Lake Dam is in imminent danger of breaking open but have told residents to be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
From the birth of his daughter, Charlee Morgan Myers, Myers was prepared to be present for his kids.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Difficult path forward: Senate Republicans are prepared to sink a $78 billion bipartisan bill to expand the child tax credit and provide breaks for businesses, issuing a series of demands that would most likely disrupt the coalition that enabled it to pass in the House.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
As a mentor, Urban is prepared to offer individual advice to each contestant dependent on their needs.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Having dealt with one tyrannical, homophobic father, Juicy isn’t prepared to accept another.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Dollop the mixture into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
—Joy Howard, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Be prepared to pony up at least $700,000 to acquire one.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
State and local leaders don't think the Panguitch Lake Dam is in imminent danger of breaking open but have told residents to be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
From the birth of his daughter, Charlee Morgan Myers, Myers was prepared to be present for his kids.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Difficult path forward: Senate Republicans are prepared to sink a $78 billion bipartisan bill to expand the child tax credit and provide breaks for businesses, issuing a series of demands that would most likely disrupt the coalition that enabled it to pass in the House.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
As a mentor, Urban is prepared to offer individual advice to each contestant dependent on their needs.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Having dealt with one tyrannical, homophobic father, Juicy isn’t prepared to accept another.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Dollop the mixture into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
—Joy Howard, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepared. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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