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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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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Divide batter between prepared pans, spreading into an even layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Strand Larsen was an opportunity, a perfect blend of age, character, size and goals for the right price from a club prepared to sell.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The program is now composed of two city-run markets and four community partner-run markets, which all offer fresh produce, prepared foods, and artisanal goods, according to the city's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Divide batter between prepared pans, spreading into an even layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
When Gracie arrived at the hospital and was later matched with a donor, the team was already prepared for the marathon procedure.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Strand Larsen was an opportunity, a perfect blend of age, character, size and goals for the right price from a club prepared to sell.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
Adjective
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McClain had just finished up her associate's degree and was ready to transfer elsewhere.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Enter this one-pan version that serves eight and is ready in about an hour—most of which is baking time.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Milligan officials said the fieldhouse was equipped with multiple carbon monoxide detectors that did not activate, and maintenance staff is actively investigating why the detectors did not set off alarms.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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With such broad big-brand experience, Mulier may be well equipped to navigate the machinations of Versace and the Prada Group.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Originally, this was a great mystery, as cosmic rays were known to be composed almost exclusively of protons, and the theoretical limit on a proton that traveled through intergalactic space should forbid such excessively high energies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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This primordial soup was composed of a plasma of particles called quarks and gluons that rapidly cooled, causing these two types of particles to fuse and create fundamental particles like protons and neutrons, which today sit at the heart of all atoms that make up the matter all around us.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lutnick once planned a trip to Epstein’s private island in December 2012, according to email records.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Many other demonstrations were planned for students and others to gather at city centers, statehouses and churches across the country.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All of these transmedia opportunities come as the larger entertainment industry is taking note on the value of games, with Electronic Arts’ recently announced $55 billion go-private deal being a key indicator of where priorities lie for investors.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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In May, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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At a time when the British elite remained fixated with Latin and Greek, the modern languages provided generations of Irishmen and women with one way of countering Anglocentrism within Irish cultural life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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All detainees are being provided with proper medical care.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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In general, talk shows have qualified for the equal opportunities exemption as a bona fide news interview, ever since the FCC granted an exemption to Jay Leno’s Tonight Show in 1996.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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McCann never qualified for them.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Amid swirling trade rumors, Antetokounmpo reiterated in two new interviews that his ideal scenario is to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks and to compete for championships with the team that drafted him 13 years ago.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Reds have drafted and developed a ton of pitching over the last 10 years, with Chase Burns the latest product of their system to join their rotation.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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