: 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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Transfer half of the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
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Midwest Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Be prepared to break out the hula hoops.
—Kate Stroup, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
In Iowa, which has the most restrictive rules to date, the SNAP limits affect taxable foods, including soda and candy, but also certain prepared foods.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Keep prepared waffles warm in the oven.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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Midwest Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Be prepared to break out the hula hoops.
—Kate Stroup, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
In Iowa, which has the most restrictive rules to date, the SNAP limits affect taxable foods, including soda and candy, but also certain prepared foods.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Keep prepared waffles warm in the oven.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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 4 Jan. 2026.
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