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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
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
However, these conditions also favor weeds, particularly crabgrass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
In the cooler months, that desert air is cold enough to chill you to the bone while waiting for a rideshare, and even in the summer, the inside spaces can be so over-air conditioned.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
However, these conditions also favor weeds, particularly crabgrass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
These formulas cleanse the scalp of buildup (a major cause of flat hair, by the way) while plumping strands with conditioning ingredients like hydrating vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, essentially acting as cheat codes for fuller hair straight out of the 90s.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
In the cooler months, that desert air is cold enough to chill you to the bone while waiting for a rideshare, and even in the summer, the inside spaces can be so over-air conditioned.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
Noun
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The pool is part of a health and leisure club located in the stand.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Witnessing his father’s death from cancer in May 2024 — and turning 50 a few months prior — led Park to reassess his own health.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ship is capable of delivering ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to aircraft carrier groups and other naval forces, serving as a shuttle ship or station ship.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The latter contains a mandatory fee-shifting provision that will require billionaire Steve Sarowitz and Wayfarer Studios to pay damages.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This ultimately translates into more people that will get infected with these diseases, with the potential of spreading it to all Americans, including White Americans in urban neighborhoods.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Five to 10 percent of people with ALS have a family member with the disease.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Holtec can go ahead with the tube repairs on its schedule, but the company does so at its own risk as the NRC will decide whether the repairs meet requirements in the end, Burnell said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gary contends the user rates for the three communities are decades old and too low to meet the requirements of a federal consent decree.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Progressives believed that these restrictions would allow independent experts to carry out important specialized government duties successfully, based on the merits and free from political interference.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Justice Department maintains that the restrictions established by Humphrey's Executor don't apply to today's FTC or other multimember regulatory bodies, given the power those agencies now wield.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These disputes have led to precedential lawsuits, with creators alleging that their works were used to train GenAI models in ways that infringe copyright and other laws.—
Charlyn Ho,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Chef Borja García trained at Noma and the Basque destination restaurant Asador Etxebarri.—
Coke Bartrina,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not adapting fast enough One of the fastest ways to fall behind in a recession is refusing to pivot when the market shifts.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The announcement, made on Friday, marks a major step in replacing the F-22 Raptor and adapting to new global security challenges.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jillian Michaels shares easy way for people to start fitness journeys Fitness expert Jillian Michael shares the one simple workout that can help Americans get in shape and extend their lifespan by up to seven years.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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And whatever time that isn’t occupied by her family and nonmusical interests — such as her cannabis strain collaboration with brand Cookies called That Badu — goes toward keeping herself in the best mental, emotional and physical shape possible and making sure she’s set for the future.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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