prepared
Americanadjective
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properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready.
prepared for a hurricane.
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(of food) processed by the manufacturer or seller, by cooking, cleaning, or the like, so as to be ready to serve or use with little or no further preparation.
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ACC Waddell said Police Scotland were "prepared to deal with any escalation in disorder" over the coming days.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
As he works on his second novel, he’s better prepared for airing family secrets and the publishing world.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In February 2021, a Rabo analyst prepared an internal report that said McClain’s cattle sale prices made zero sense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The authorities had prepared a vast logistical and security operation to secure the Mass and the ensuing procession led by Leo.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
I could immediately see how well they’d prepared me.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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