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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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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Ocean heat content and wind shear conditions are favorable for intensification through Wednesday.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2024
The products used come from Claudia DiPaolo’s luxury haircare line, a three-step set of cleanser, conditioning cream and a molecular haircare essence that costs just over $200.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Just ask Olympic swimming superstar Katie Ledecky, who has the condition and swears by them.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Ocean heat content and wind shear conditions are favorable for intensification through Wednesday.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Like most teens, Rebecca will slowly begin to question what she’s been conditioned to think of herself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2024
The products used come from Claudia DiPaolo’s luxury haircare line, a three-step set of cleanser, conditioning cream and a molecular haircare essence that costs just over $200.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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But within that, its skin health business saw sales drop 4 percent to $1.16 billion.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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While the fetus is perceived as a human being, underlines the director, children born around that time haven’t fully developed vital organs, which puts them at high risk, also of future health problems.Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued guidance on which non-opioid pharmaceuticals would be subject to the law’s provisions on enhanced access as of 1 January 2025.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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And in late September, after a challenge from MALDEF, federal Judge Xavier Rodriguez agreed, knocking down the bill’s criminal provisions — but only after the election on Nov. 5.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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This condition increases your dog's risk of developing diseases such as diabetes and pancreatitis, which can be fatal for your pup.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Monitor and treat chronic conditions: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, liver disease, or kidney disease can affect ferritin levels.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Exacting safety standards and the complex nature of aerospace systems creates high capital and time requirements.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Medicare Advantage plans typically combine coverage for hospital and outpatient care and prescriptions, while eliminating the 20% coinsurance requirement and capping customers' annual out-of-pocket costs.Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The restrictions on political apparel could extend to political references beyond the candidates or issues on the ballot.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Previous Immigration Restrictions Against International Students Using the federal government to limit or reduce the labor supply was the operating principle behind many of the Trump administration’s first-term immigration restrictions.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Webb telescope trained its awesome eye on it for 14 hours total, spread across three months.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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They are especially trained to assist their handlers with tasks related to their disabilities, and distractions—such as sudden petting or interaction—can interfere with the dog's ability to perform its duties.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ability to adapt, to pivot between passions and to see the connections between seemingly unrelated disciplines is the key to resilience, innovation and success.Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Plus, their automatic audio settings intelligently adapt based on your location.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lightly stuff the shoe with acid-free tissue paper, or use shoe or boot trees, to maintain the shape of the shoe.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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From the shape of the day and date apertures, to their placement to achieve balance within the dial, every detail has been approached with care.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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