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as in health
a state of being or fitness
a car that was 10 years old but still in good condition
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
you'll get a bonus with the condition that we meet our sales forecast
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a skin condition that prevents me from staying out in the sun for very long
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
water is a condition for life on Earth
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
their parents placed several conditions on their weekend plans
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as in to train
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy
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Recent Examples of condition
Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
The bill would also allow that period to begin earlier if the lawmaker has a serious medical condition or isn't able to travel safely.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
And for a fan base conditioned to expect average, a bit of honest-to-goodness early-season success could go a long way at the ballpark on the bay.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In addition to flagging dangerous conditions, the inspections ensure that tenants have hot and cold water, safe electrical outlets, and working heating and cooling systems, experts said.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
The bill would also allow that period to begin earlier if the lawmaker has a serious medical condition or isn't able to travel safely.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Ordinary’s Multi-Active Delivery Essence, $12, conditions the skin to prime it for maximum hydration, while Rhode Glazing Milk, $32, strengthens the skin barrier — the outermost layer of the skin, which keeps good stuff in (like moisture) and bad stuff out (like bacteria).
—Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
And for a fan base conditioned to expect average, a bit of honest-to-goodness early-season success could go a long way at the ballpark on the bay.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
Noun
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With the playoffs so close, supporters want Brown to focus on his longer-term health.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The funding losses, Shaffer said, challenge the department’s ability to protect vulnerable residents and respond to emerging health threats.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The terms of the penalty provision—expanded to American women by virtue of the 19th Amendment—have never been enforced.—
Made by History,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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The final product can only include provisions dealing with taxes, spending or the debt limit, and any new spending must be paid for.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Soggy soil is a breeding ground for destructive pests and diseases.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to USA TODAY that the agency still had plans to enforce the identification requirement for every adult traveler starting Wednesday, May 7.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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This can provide the agility needed to shift workloads across different providers as strategic requirements change.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are no gestational age restrictions, although most abortions are performed during the first trimester and those after 23 weeks require specialized care.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Improper restriction and exclusion of ill food service employees.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Professional investors are trained to control their behavior and may succeed using a variety of different investment strategies.—
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since Microsoft trained the AI model generating the interactive Quake II imagery on video footage of people playing the actual game, predictable things happen in predictable places.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Entrepreneurs who embrace curiosity, are willing to ask questions, to evolve, to adapt, to push boundaries, and to embrace new solutions, will be successful.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shutters should also reflect the shape and size of the window.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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And for as long as seats have been installed in the briefing room, the WHCA board has equitably assigned those seats to reflect the changing shape of the press corps.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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