: 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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Scrape batter into prepared baking sheet and, using a medium offset spatula, gently spread to edges, smoothing surface.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
What remains unknown is what Cuban officials are prepared to concede or change in exchange for the loosening of restrictions.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
To avoid a similar scene, Laurie suggests parents remove all personal items, know how their stroller folds before getting to the gate, and be prepared to do it quickly.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The department, in the news release, also encouraged camp operators to review guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to ensure staff are prepared to recognize symptoms of measles and respond quickly.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
What remains unknown is what Cuban officials are prepared to concede or change in exchange for the loosening of restrictions.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
To avoid a similar scene, Laurie suggests parents remove all personal items, know how their stroller folds before getting to the gate, and be prepared to do it quickly.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The department, in the news release, also encouraged camp operators to review guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to ensure staff are prepared to recognize symptoms of measles and respond quickly.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepared. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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