: 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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In contrast, Israel's military chief, Eyal Zamir framed the conflict with Iran as a preemptive strike and warned that his forces were prepared to act again.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Featuring a hostile-looking leprechaun with both fists up, as if prepared to spar, the logo was associated with the South Bend, Indiana, school as Notre Dame claimed football national championships in 1966, 1973, 1977 and 1988 and played in national title games in 2012 and again last season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Students who can regulate their emotions, think through problems logically, and treat peers and teachers with respect are better prepared for life inside and outside the classroom.
—Nona Han, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
With the Labor Day weekend arriving in less than two weeks — heralding the unofficial end of summer — a rare blast of heat seemed prepared to smother the Bay Area.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Featuring a hostile-looking leprechaun with both fists up, as if prepared to spar, the logo was associated with the South Bend, Indiana, school as Notre Dame claimed football national championships in 1966, 1973, 1977 and 1988 and played in national title games in 2012 and again last season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Students who can regulate their emotions, think through problems logically, and treat peers and teachers with respect are better prepared for life inside and outside the classroom.
—Nona Han, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
With the Labor Day weekend arriving in less than two weeks — heralding the unofficial end of summer — a rare blast of heat seemed prepared to smother the Bay Area.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 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 29 Aug. 2025.
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