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
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The answer to this problem has long been alternatives, such as pre-prepared meals bought in the grocery store, fast food drive-thrus, or restaurants.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Harrington said that if historic status is denied, the company is prepared to move forward with its redevelopment plans under the existing standards.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Fewer managers and head coaches seem prepared for the chaos of wanting, or allowing, wingers to dribble.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The answer to this problem has long been alternatives, such as pre-prepared meals bought in the grocery store, fast food drive-thrus, or restaurants.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Graduates complete the program prepared to join the workforce of intelligence professionals.
—Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Harrington said that if historic status is denied, the company is prepared to move forward with its redevelopment plans under the existing standards.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
Adjective
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This follows after Norton officially confirmed four new models ready to be revealed at next month’s EICMA in Milan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bathroom fixture company Kohler — known for sleek kitchen and bath hardware — is launching the Dekoda, a device equipped with scanners that will analyze the your urine and bowl movements.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 40×80 tunnel, in particular, is equipped with acoustic liners and advanced instrumentation to measure the interaction of sound waves with aerodynamic surfaces.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the time, Kardashian laughed it off while Schumer jokingly composed herself.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The two have formed FulFive, a new entity composed of Winston’s Fulwell Entertainment and Givens’ FiveCurrents, which will produce the ceremonies.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dean and some of the others who planned to go to Costa Rica filed consumer complaints with the Attorney General’s Office about Arenal Outdoor.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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The area’s other soccer team, Sacramento Republic FC, initially planned to have a new stadium in the downtown Railyards as far back as 2019.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 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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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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One possible unifying perspective is provided by computer science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The enhanced subsidies raised the income limit on who qualified, expanding eligibility to many middle-class people.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, this condition, which qualified as a disability, turned him into the target of abuse and ridicule.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Marchand was born in Nova Scotia and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2006.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Officials from both countries drafted a framework agreement over the weekend that would delay some tariffs and export-control measures and announce progress on fentanyl cooperation, soybean purchases, and TikTok.—
Neil Thomas,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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