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
Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
Transfer to prepared skillet or baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
So, when the phone chimes, we are fully prepared.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
This change comes in part as a way to offer more options for customers and lower the menu prices, chef and restaurant partner Todd Ginsberg said in a prepared statement.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
Transfer to prepared skillet or baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Verb
The pair married last summer and prepared to begin their new life in America.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
So, when the phone chimes, we are fully prepared.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
Adjective
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The company, which operates AMC, Shudder and BBC America, among other outlets,has no massive deal ready to unveil that will put it in cahoots with the NFL or Major League Baseball.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lindsay Hubbard is activated and ready to call out West Wilson and Amanda Batula’s inconsistencies.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His presence allows the Magic to be more balanced, more versatile and, crucially, more equipped to deal with a player like Cunningham.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The boxes are designed with bassinets, and equipped with electricity, air conditioning and heating, but they’re not federally regulated.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Phillips warns of selecting containers that are composed entirely of non-recycled plastics or those with a high-carbon footprint.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Interiors are intentionally light-filled and thoughtfully composed, allowing the natural beauty of the surroundings to lead.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The event is happening after it was initially planned for 2025 but was postponed.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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The day Riley spoke at Kaseya Center, Rozier was back in court, learning of superseding federal sports bribery and honest-services wire-fraud charges being planned.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 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
Verb
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Wells Fargo provided armed gold transport to banks back East.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Renegade and the other horses qualified for the Derby by accruing points from races held as long ago as last September.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The move is expected to strip coverage from around 25,000 residents who qualified for the program under the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, according to the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan research group.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The bunt play was an opportunity for Cruz to show off his skills from a prior baseball life, as he was drafted as an infielder before converting to a pitcher later in his career.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Buckeyes didn’t slow down from there with seven more players drafted, giving them the most of any school this year with 11.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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