: 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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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Johnson said the family was prepared to stay outside for the remainder of the evening.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Try Different Cooking Methods How vegetables are prepared can affect their taste and appeal.
—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
Be prepared with all of the documents above, plus any other documentation the lender may request.
—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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