: 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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Meanwhile, place squash in the prepared pan.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Mothers identified in the hospital's labor and delivery department receive prepared meals and can shop for ingredients to supplement those meals.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The Ravens fired coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons and then were prepared to give up a lot for Crosby.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The first 2,000 seats come with a $73 million price tag, and the state is prepared to spend up to $425 million next year.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Mothers identified in the hospital's labor and delivery department receive prepared meals and can shop for ingredients to supplement those meals.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The Ravens fired coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons and then were prepared to give up a lot for Crosby.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The first 2,000 seats come with a $73 million price tag, and the state is prepared to spend up to $425 million next year.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 10 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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