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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
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
Dozens of employees across the government, many of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity because of worries of retribution, described agencies gripped with uncertainty about how to implement the new policies and workers frantically trying to assess the impact on their careers and families.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
His body has been conditioned for the long haul in extremis.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This ensures our testing base spans different skin to snes, genders, demographics, and dermatological conditions.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
Dozens of employees across the government, many of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity because of worries of retribution, described agencies gripped with uncertainty about how to implement the new policies and workers frantically trying to assess the impact on their careers and families.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
But Hurts has conditioned himself to a high standard, those who’ve played with him say.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
His body has been conditioned for the long haul in extremis.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
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Back in December, bird flu concerns led to the recall of a line of cat food from Northwest Naturals after health authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of feed contaminated with bird flu.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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If colleagues always show up, braving minor health issues or car breakdowns, newcomers learn a different norm.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The effective provisions securing the border were removed on the first day of the new Biden Administration.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Those taxes are in addition to federal income taxes, where the highest rate is 37% but is set to climb to 39.6% beginning in 2026 unless President Donald Trump and Congress extend provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 or pass another tax law.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Talavera, Suchan and colleagues hope that using pollen signatures to map changing migration patterns could help to predict where fungal disease outbreaks might occur. Cuvelier, meanwhile, hopes to continue counting butterflies with his granddaughter.—
Saugat Bolakhe,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Jan. 2025
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The cobra, once a symbol of nature’s awe-inspiring grandeur, became a casualty of war, its life ended not by natural predators or disease, but by humanity’s conflict.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the fall of 2023, facing declining recruitment, the village relaxed its residency requirements for firefighters.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there’s a catch: On top of a little less legroom, most budget airlines tout expensive checked baggage fees if your carry-on exceeds their requirements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Department of Transportation said officials will reassess the restriction after the National Transportation Safety Board has completed its preliminary investigation of Wednesday’s crash.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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The restrictions apply to existing tenants and new leases during the emergency period, according to the order.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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African-American airmen training at Tuskegee Airfield in Alabama.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Joseph trained White Abarrio to a Florida Derby victory in 2022 before owners C2 Racing Stable and Prince Faisal bin Kh turned him over to a different trainer.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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This technology enhances safety and efficiency, enabling the train to adapt to changing conditions autonomously.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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With a polar vortex recently setting all-time snow records in multiple states across the U.S., Floridians have been forced to adapt to a new weather pattern.—
Bella Kubach,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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Just as coat type can be unpredictable, the combination of size and shape from two different breeds can vary significantly in each puppy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The soft Caribbean light plays tricks to add angles and shapes at different hours of the day; at night, the property takes on an otherworldly vibe by candlelight in the 45-foot, triple-height lobby, with its smooth travertine floors and inviting pool table.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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