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
Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Each one sleeps up to five people, and comes with air conditioning and heat, a skylight for stargazing, and a deck with Adirondack chairs for taking in the surrounding forest.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
JuJu Watkins burst down the court during a timed conditioning drill with layups and jump shots coinciding at each end.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Velazquez was twice named one of the Buckeyes’ dudes of the week during offseason strength and conditioning programs.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Dale Torborg was a roving White Sox strength and conditioning coordinator from 2004-22.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Each one sleeps up to five people, and comes with air conditioning and heat, a skylight for stargazing, and a deck with Adirondack chairs for taking in the surrounding forest.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
JuJu Watkins burst down the court during a timed conditioning drill with layups and jump shots coinciding at each end.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Velazquez was twice named one of the Buckeyes’ dudes of the week during offseason strength and conditioning programs.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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Development or activities on federal and Tribal trust lands must comply with the law to reduce environmental harm, mitigate threats to endangered species, and avoid retreating from the protections established by the Endangered Species Act.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The order calls for revoking all DEI mandates, policies, preferences and activities, along with the review and revision of existing employment practices, union contracts and training policies or programs, the Associated Press reported.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 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 country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some levels of pain or discomfort, such as those created by the exertion of hard physical exercise, can have positive associations.—
Conor Purcell,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 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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The team will gather student input and feedback and promote student engagement by assisting with the planning and preparing of events.—
Alec Johnson,
Journal 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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By understanding the unique characteristics of China's AI ecosystem and adapting their strategies accordingly, business leaders can position their organizations at the forefront of the global AI revolution.—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Regular physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting new neural connections and reducing cognitive decline risk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are important, read our first piece in the series.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The finish is crisp and clean with refreshing acidity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Plus, its signature citrus and sandalwood fragrance transforms wash day into a refreshing, luxurious experience.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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