as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
the actor went through months of conditioning in order to play the role of the buffed hero in the action film
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as in strengthening
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as in training
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 adjusting
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 conditioning
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
And nearly all of the players Dumont mentioned had their own off-court vices, from gambling to conditioning issues.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
That money can be used to build new school buildings or for major long-term repairs like replacing a school’s air conditioning system, but due to federal regulations on bond funding, the money can’t be used for routine maintenance, like repairing damaged walls in a single classroom.
—Becca Savransky, ProPublica, 11 Feb. 2025
Doncic’s lack of conditioning had reportedly become a point of contention among Mavericks brass.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
On top of its luminous finish, this body oil will prolong your glow with its conditioning mix of jojoba seed oil and triglycerides.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
And nearly all of the players Dumont mentioned had their own off-court vices, from gambling to conditioning issues.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
That money can be used to build new school buildings or for major long-term repairs like replacing a school’s air conditioning system, but due to federal regulations on bond funding, the money can’t be used for routine maintenance, like repairing damaged walls in a single classroom.
—Becca Savransky, ProPublica, 11 Feb. 2025
Doncic’s lack of conditioning had reportedly become a point of contention among Mavericks brass.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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On Sunday, Katz said the agency, which Israel accuses of supporting militant groups, had been told to halt activity in the camps.—
Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Motion Zones can be customized to send real-time notifications based on activity in specific areas.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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The On the Basis of Sex actress previously opened up about adjusting to motherhood after the birth of her first child.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Beet juice’s effect on nitrous oxide and oxygen delivery to muscles reduces fatigue caused by physical exertion (exercise).32 Some research suggests supplementing with beet juice decreases the rate of oxygen the body uses during exercise (VO2).—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2025
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This jives with the ballerina’s belief that her art form is about mindset as much as physical exertion.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Still, if the goal of a certain kind of big-swing public-intellectual book is to afflict the comfortable, then this book is a bracing way to afflict yourself, for the low price of thirty-five dollars.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes a bracing perspective emerges through formal play, as in a tight epic of a poem about an atrocity.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bowles said Monday morning the Bucs remain focused on the task at hand, and that’s preparing for this week’s game against the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium while keeping an eye on the Sunday night game, in which the Falcons visit the Commanders.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The bookend shows how well adapting his songwriting process benefited him in writing the Malone collaboration.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Use Virtual Team-Building Activities To Encourage Bonding One effective exercise a leader can implement is organizing virtual team-building activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Standouts include the Iberian pork with figs, and the refreshing pineapple, pink peppercorn and passion fruit dessert.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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So, yes, a refreshing interlude Wednesday night at the start of this four-game homestand.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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