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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
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The offer was agreed upon, in principle, on Wednesday on the condition that the Packers could get an extension done with Parsons.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
John Whitehead, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Unlike past presidents who conditioned summits on progress, Trump agreed to meet Putin without signs of change from Moscow.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The spoolie works especially well for sparse hairs, and the formula is infused with hydrolyzed quinoa, which helps condition and strengthen.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The offer was agreed upon, in principle, on Wednesday on the condition that the Packers could get an extension done with Parsons.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Whether the trigger is terrorism, civil unrest, economic instability, or public health, the aim remains the same: expand the reach of federal authority, justify more militarized policing, and condition the public to accept the suspension of rights in the name of national security.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Unlike past presidents who conditioned summits on progress, Trump agreed to meet Putin without signs of change from Moscow.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
Noun
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For the week of Aug. 11, two restaurants in metro Phoenix were cited for four priority health violations.—
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AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The emphasis is less on turning back the clock than on maintaining skin health over time.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Faced with political and business backlash, the administration rolled back or delayed several of its harshest provisions, and stocks moved toward recovery.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The version passed by Senate Republicans earlier this month contains several key elements, but fewer provisions to curb marketing to children.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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These include chronic heart, lung, or kidney diseases, depression, obesity, diabetes or physical inactivity.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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At the time, the law required a blood test to check for syphilis and other diseases.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Employers can reach out to an immigration attorney to implement a strategic approach as immigration requirements tighten.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This requires everyone making Android apps to satisfy Google's requirements before virtually anyone will be able to install their apps, which could help Google retain control as the app market opens up.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Moon Alert: After 2 a.m. EDT, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Aug. 2025
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The determination comes after months of warnings by aid groups that Israel’s restrictions of food and other aid into Gaza, and its military offensive, were causing starvation among Palestinian civilians, particularly children.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Google Cloud AI partnered with body care retailer Lush to visually identify projects without packaging, ultimately reducing the expense of training new hires.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, psychological habits can be trained, much like muscles.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Navigating these divergent end uses means adapting not just to market demand but to the geopolitical and policy priorities behind it.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This article has been adapted from Ilana Kurshan’s forthcoming memoir, Children of the Book.—
Ilana Kurshan,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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The new sign swaps out blue accents for green ones but keeps the same shape and illumination structure.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Featuring a sleeveless crew neck, high waist, and pleated design, the dress creates a flattering, hourglass shape.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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