: 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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Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Aside from the last of our four groupings, few countries appear prepared for a prolonged economic crisis.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said the team was prepared to play without Wembanyama if he wasn’t cleared.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Bart Jansen Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said authorities are prepared to combat political violence but that rhetoric spurs acts of violence.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2026.
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