as in ready
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
a marathoner completely prepared for the grueling race
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1
as in readied
to make ready in advance
I think I have prepared myself well for this challenge we prepared the classroom for the important visitors by getting rid of some unsightly clutter
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as in equipped
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
basic training is intended to prepare raw recruits for active duty in the military
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as in composed
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
the CEO asked his assistant to prepare a statement for the press
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
preparing an escape route in case of a fire
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Recent Examples of prepared
Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That's what Democrats are prepared to do.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Singer said the region’s job numbers tell a compelling story about just how prepared the region’s tech workforce is to tackle emerging jobs in the field.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Customers also can expect changes in Walmart’s Marketside and Freshness Guaranteed lines of prepared foods, and to some extent in its premium label Bettergoods products, the company said.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That's what Democrats are prepared to do.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The defendants concealed the cash receipts from an accountant, who prepared their taxes, which led to the fraudulent omission of more than $17 million in gross sales from tax returns filed with the IRS.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Singer said the region’s job numbers tell a compelling story about just how prepared the region’s tech workforce is to tackle emerging jobs in the field.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
Adjective
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Kerzka cleaned blood off the floor so the area would be ready for more patients.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The next hitter, Marsh, was ready for a two-strike fastball, smoking a 100 mph pitch up the box for a single.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To ensure this, veins below the heart are equipped with one-way valves pointing up toward the heart.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bring a touch of playful cottage style with a wall shelf painted a bright color and equipped with pegs for hanging everything from art to hats.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vascular system is composed of two major components, arteries and veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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He’s composed and routinely square to the puck.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with WWD, Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and president of Chanel SAS, said the brand planned to add new faces to its roster, but would also maintain its relationships with longtime brand ambassadors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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But, remember, Yahya Sinwar planned October 7th.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.—
Joey Knight,
Dallas News,
14 Jan. 2023
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This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.—
Kim Sunée,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Apr. 2021
Verb
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As part of his homework, Hanke provided a systemic analysis that narrowed a list of 239 potential candidates to the 50 most promising choices.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Golden Globes has revealed the 25 titles that have qualified for the new Best Podcast category, which will be introduced at the 2026 ceremony.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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This group has qualified for subsidies that cut their insurance costs from the Affordable Care Act insurers since 2021.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bassitt, originally drafted as a reliever, pitched out of Toronto’s bullpen once this year.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Historically, in 1968, then owner Al Davis drafted Tennessee State quarterback Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback selected in the first round by an NFL team.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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