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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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
Anna Spiegel, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The prepared food section is filled with cold sandwiches, wraps and kimbap.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Conduct thorough research to understand the implications, communicate clearly and transparently, and be prepared for diverse reactions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Chef-y prepared foods, sauces and ready-to-cook items.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The prepared food section is filled with cold sandwiches, wraps and kimbap.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Vance and Walz were prepared by armies of political consultants and coaches far beyond the means of ordinary businesspeople.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Conduct thorough research to understand the implications, communicate clearly and transparently, and be prepared for diverse reactions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared
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Anyone who can smell smoke should be ready to leave, Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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For their experiment, the researchers collected satellite navigation signals from millions of Android phones around the world equipped with a dual-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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These troops will be equipped with Russian military hardware, and initial deployments will include a cadre of 2,600 soldiers to be sent to Russia’s Kursk oblast, or region, to help repel a Ukrainian offensive.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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But unlike most news paper editorial boards, which are composed of opinion journalists that operate separately from a publication’s newsroom, the nascent New York Editorial Board is comprised of a mix of news editors, analysts, and columnists from across the city.Brian Stelter, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Inyo County Search and Rescue is a nonprofit under the authority of the Sheriff’s Office and is composed entirely of unpaid volunteers.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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State lawmakers, who voted to place Proposition 5 on the ballot, had planned additionally to try to lower the threshold for approving special taxes at the local level from two-thirds to 55%.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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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
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The information provided here is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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No quantum physics jargon or any sort of full explanation is provided, but there are people who control what happens on this side of the portal.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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In February, Owens arranged a dinner to introduce Lumumba, the mayor, to the developers.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, and a return trip to Florida was arranged for passengers and crew members.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The memoir, which is organized along various themes, is broadly chronological, but pivots around Liptrot’s memories on a whim.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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These messages are organized by gender—what is expected of us as girls and women, or as boys and men.Melissa Petro, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepared. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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