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as in trained
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 adapted
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 conditioned
Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.
—Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022
Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021
That would leave him time for only one practice round on the U.S. Open-conditioned course.
—Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Apply this shade to dry, conditioned hair, leave it on for 45 minutes.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
But this conditioned climate exists in a Smithsonian facility in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, thousands of miles from the birds’ ancestral home along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Leather couches need less cleaning, but the leather should be conditioned regularly to keep it from drying out and cracking.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The pike continued striking, repeatedly colliding with the unseen barrier until it was effectively conditioned by the experience.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Mladenov conditioned Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza on the fulfillment of other elements of the plan – primarily Hamas’ disarmament and achieving civil governance in Gaza.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That’s when the film threatens to resolve into the kind of tragic revenge drama that Sacha and Evgueni Galperine’s ominous score has conditioned us to half-expect from the start.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Trump, in announcing the truce on April 7, said that the agreement was conditioned on Iran immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the vital pathway for global oil shipping that has been virtually closed since the war began.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble suggests every two to three days, and adds that kinky, natural coily hair should be conditioned before shampooing.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Many move around the country, going from deans to vice presidents, and on to president, and by that time they are conditioned to stay within the traditional behaviors of corporate expectations, where regularity is valued, and disruption is thought to create corporate liability.
—Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Adjective
As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.
—Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.
—Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022
Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021
That would leave him time for only one practice round on the U.S. Open-conditioned course.
—Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Apply this shade to dry, conditioned hair, leave it on for 45 minutes.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
But this conditioned climate exists in a Smithsonian facility in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, thousands of miles from the birds’ ancestral home along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Verb
High performers are conditioned to respond fast, trust leadership, and execute without friction.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Leather couches need less cleaning, but the leather should be conditioned regularly to keep it from drying out and cracking.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The pike continued striking, repeatedly colliding with the unseen barrier until it was effectively conditioned by the experience.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Mladenov conditioned Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza on the fulfillment of other elements of the plan – primarily Hamas’ disarmament and achieving civil governance in Gaza.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That’s when the film threatens to resolve into the kind of tragic revenge drama that Sacha and Evgueni Galperine’s ominous score has conditioned us to half-expect from the start.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Trump, in announcing the truce on April 7, said that the agreement was conditioned on Iran immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the vital pathway for global oil shipping that has been virtually closed since the war began.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble suggests every two to three days, and adds that kinky, natural coily hair should be conditioned before shampooing.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Many move around the country, going from deans to vice presidents, and on to president, and by that time they are conditioned to stay within the traditional behaviors of corporate expectations, where regularity is valued, and disruption is thought to create corporate liability.
—Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
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Things got bizarre leading up to the Division 2 final when Ganesha was prepared to only send backups to the game because its head coach and players were committed to traveling to Mississippi for a camp.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Modern consumers' expectations are changing too quickly, and those that aren't prepared to change will fall behind.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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This likely led to a buildup of heat in the pressurized tank filled with 7,000 gallons of a highly reactive liquid chemical called methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which can be used to make items such as Plexiglass as well as household goods.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Creating a family giving plan helps shift philanthropy from reactive decision-making to strategic leadership.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Serna had trained with Prefontaine, holder of all seven American records between 2,000 and 10,000 meters, on a March recruiting trip to Oregon.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Machine-learning algorithms trained on data gathered across five scenarios – normal activity, ultraviolet light exposure, chemical exposure, heat, and the presence of food – were able to identify the insect’s environmental state with 93 percent accuracy.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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That switch has had a positive effect on Bello, but the problem now is that the Red Sox relievers haven’t adapted as seamlessly to opening the game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Burial practices have to be carefully adapted to make sure the virus doesn't spread further.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Part of the impetus for all these openings is the same reason Las Vegas is so primed for these restaurants in the first place.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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One team looked primed and ready to play.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Backrooms are the subconscious of the modern world—whoever enters will leave something of themselves behind.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Bay Area content creator Kane Parsons pushes back on conventional storytelling, and his hypnotic approach results in one of 2026’s most exhilarating debuts, a existential head trip that GoPros us into a human subconscious besieged by misshapen memories that trap and hold you hostage.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The in-home technology is tailored to adults' needs.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The company said the findings support a growing shift toward precision medicine, where therapies are tailored to the biological characteristics of an individual’s disease rather than applying the same treatment approach to all patients with similar clinical features.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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