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adjective

pri-ˈperd How to pronounce prepared (audio)
Definition of preparednext
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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verb

past tense of prepare
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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
Adjective
Kennedy was prepared to endorse Denmark’s vaccine schedule, which recommends vaccinations against 10 diseases for all children, as an option for American parents based on the memo. — David Lim, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
Voters who have changed their names should bring their identification and be prepared to follow the poll worker's instructions. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The owners who run out of options are the ones who confuse selling more with being financially prepared. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
  1. ready
  2. provided
  3. equipped
  4. composed
  5. planned
  6. go
  7. arranged
  8. qualified
Adjective
  • The mattress was ready to sleep on just a few hours after unpacking.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In his solo show, South Florida dancer/choreographer Randolph Ward is ready to bare it all—his art, his many selves, and, at one point, his body as testimony.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ready
Verb
  • In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, SPCJ said a break-in and vandalism at a synagogue in Paris's 19th arrondissement initially suggested burglary, although the motive remained undetermined.
    — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • During his interview with the investigators, Willie Herndon provided details regarding his involvement in the incident and information about potential ongoing investigations in other areas, which remain active, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of provided
Verb
  • That followed mass demonstrations earlier this month, with students decrying run-down classrooms, missing teachers, and buildings that aren’t equipped for rising temperatures.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Still, the crowd came equipped with homemade signs and flags, espousing a political stance.
    — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of equipped
Verb
  • The jury is composed of Cristina Cassano, head of Contemporary Italian Cinema Promotion at Cinecittà, filmmaker Sofia Exarchou and Anne Østerud, a film editor.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The association, which oversees Louisville’s sports programs and is composed of trustees, faculty, students and administrators, vote unanimously to oust the longtime Cardinals coach following a board meeting.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of composed
Verb
  • With night set to fall, many in the area were without power due to outages planned by Southern California Edison in hopes of preventing power lines downed by the winds from sparking fires.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The band had planned to celebrate the release of its second album, Toxicity, with a free show in a Hollywood parking lot on September 3, 2001.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of planned
Adjective
  • Skechers officially went private last September following a May 2025 announcement that the footwear company inked a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • McDonald’s was never the go-brand brand for pumpkin spice lattes like Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of go
Verb
  • Detours and shortcuts in the brain The cells and synapses of the brain aren’t arranged in rigid, linear paths for each task and experience.
    — Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Desperate for actual contact with Holmes, Fielder has arranged to meet her briefly at the prison before Evans shows up.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • The Olivers qualified for 100 gallons of free heating oil through a local community center, help worth about $700.
    — Meg Oliver, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The soccer players were among many winners from the Asian Games who qualified for the military exemption.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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