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as in prepared
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as in reactive
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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
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
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
Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Then there’s all of the pop culture that’s conditioned us to think of New Year’s Eve as a night for declaring your love for someone.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
We’re conditioned to put everyone else’s needs before our own.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
We’ve been conditioned to want hyper-personalization from our digital surroundings, with convenience and customizable environments the spoils of our age.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
As the West conditioned reconstruction and diplomatic engagement on the regime’s striving toward a political settlement with rebel groups, something Assad was loath to do, Syria grew isolated.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
According to the brand, this binds to dirt, makeup, sunscreen, and sebum to easily wipe it away—leaving skin soft and conditioned.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The Role Of Student Expectations Student expectations around the use of technology have evolved, being conditioned by the digital conveniences of the pandemic era.
—Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But because spinners are so popular, ducks in some areas can become conditioned to them.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
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
Verb
Mayfield was well-prepared for how to respond thanks to a three-game midseason stretch when a hamstring strain sidelined Evans and conditioned Mayfield to trust other targets while further expanding his improvisational skills.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Then there’s all of the pop culture that’s conditioned us to think of New Year’s Eve as a night for declaring your love for someone.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
We’re conditioned to put everyone else’s needs before our own.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
We’ve been conditioned to want hyper-personalization from our digital surroundings, with convenience and customizable environments the spoils of our age.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
As the West conditioned reconstruction and diplomatic engagement on the regime’s striving toward a political settlement with rebel groups, something Assad was loath to do, Syria grew isolated.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
According to the brand, this binds to dirt, makeup, sunscreen, and sebum to easily wipe it away—leaving skin soft and conditioned.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The Role Of Student Expectations Student expectations around the use of technology have evolved, being conditioned by the digital conveniences of the pandemic era.
—Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But because spinners are so popular, ducks in some areas can become conditioned to them.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
Adjective
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Medical officials are also prepared for the possibility that returning hostages will need speech therapy, especially if they have been kept in isolation, Yehene noted.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some people require medications, specialized medical equipment that needs power to charge and specially prepared foods that require refrigeration.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Solutions To Overcome Cloud Data Security Challenges To tackle the challenges in cloud data security, organizations need to shift from reactive to proactive strategies.—
Anshu Bansal,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This multitasking formula effectively targets skin concerns while remaining gentle enough for those with reactive or delicate skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The pandemic resulted in more disabilities, but the state’s hiring practices haven’t adapted to the new reality, Tobler said.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz adapted the musical for the screen.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Mars retrograde asks you to confront fears lingering in your subconscious.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Jan. 2025
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This behavior is rooted in our subconscious need to resolve negative situations that threaten our survival.—
Amanda Heidt,
Scientific American,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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Connecticut hasn’t broadly adjusted Medicaid rates for doctors who treat low-income patients since 2008.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Superfan Jack Hoffman Tragically Passes Away at 19 Notre Dame plays a ton of man-to-man, which is ripe for Ohio State's offense.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Neighbors used to wait until the fruit was ripe, then come knocking on the front door, practically begging to pick from the trees.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Those who follow the teachings of Warren Buffett know only to invest via index funds in a Pavlovian fashion.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2024
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Every other outcome only reinforces his Pavlovian impulse to belittle, attack and dominate.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2024
Adjective
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Florida ain’t ready for this | Commentary Snow in Florida?—
Milena Malaver,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hurts, who was limited in Wednesday's practice and a full participant Thursday, is expected to be ready for the game.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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