PREPARED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

pri-ˈperd

Definition of prepared

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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verb

past tense of prepare

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

Adjective

Taiwan is generally very well prepared for typhoons, which keeps casualties low. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Using clean hands, form four large cookies and gently flatten them on the prepared sheet pan. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

Dunlay said the city prepared the report to provide the City Council with factual information about investments in the 2nd District over a 10-year period. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 That’s yielded an opportunity, one that his family has seemingly prepared for. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepared

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared

Adjective

These are houses that agents have secured listing contracts but aren’t ready to be seen by the public.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Dentists likely are champing at the bit, ready and willing to substitute some dental floss for a slab of chocolate.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

But even the most sophisticated diagnostic tools cannot improve outcomes if patients cannot access the specialists and health care systems equipped to use them.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
The Atlas can tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) when properly equipped, giving it useful capability for small campers, boats, and recreational trailers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of equipped

Verb

Soundtracks often work in a similar way—music that’s been composed with the idea of accompaniment, melodies that are meant to join with a story already can work perfectly when one is in the midst of creating a character or scene.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Alaska’s core constituency is composed of Natives, fishermen, rural legislators, and unions, with some chamber-of-commerce types mixed in.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of composed

Verb

The right to demonstrate is protected by the French Constitution, and bans on demonstrations planned for Thursday in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble were seen by some as an infringement on French people's right to protest.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron said protests not organized by trade unions would be banned, as the Élysée braces for further unrest ahead of demonstrations planned for Saturday.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of planned

Adjective

Skechers officially went private last September following a May 2025 announcement that the footwear company inked a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
McDonald’s was never the go-brand brand for pumpkin spice lattes like Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of go

Verb

For travelers arriving independently, the lodge's location near the park entrance is a major convenience, though transportation and activities will have to be arranged separately.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Lawyers in Russia eventually located him and arranged for legal visits, money for food and basic necessities, and the brief phone call with his son.

— Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of arranged

Verb

After Texas launched its education savings accounts this year, Albaugh’s children were among at least 78 Covenant students who qualified for the program.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
The Olivers qualified for 100 gallons of free heating oil through a local community center, help worth about $700.

— Meg Oliver, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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