: 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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Place the prepared portion of the hydrangea stem in the trench and cover it with soil.
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
For example, maybe one of you is prepared to drive the group home if the situation gets dicey, maybe one of you has first-aid training, or maybe one of you is hyper-observant and prepared to monitor your surroundings to keep tabs on the vibe.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Apr. 2025
Place the prepared portion of the hydrangea stem in the trench and cover it with soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Contrary to the planned script, both performers reportedly came from the prepared dialogue, leading to exchanging personal remarks that blurred the lines between storyline and reality.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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