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as in provisions
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 diseases
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 requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
water is a condition for life on Earth
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as in restrictions
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 seasons
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 adapts
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 conditions
March 28, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Check airport conditions early and often, including official websites and social media accounts where airports share timely updates and guidance, according to experts.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
However, viewing chances depend on weather conditions, and Providence is currently set for partly cloudy skies Saturday night into early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jenna Prestininzi, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Like many psychedelic retreat operators in the US and abroad, Confluence requires prospective participants to provide a medical and psychiatric history to screen for conditions, circumstances and drugs that could present safety issues.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Kim also shot a 61 in the opening round when morning conditions were ripe for good scoring.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, people aged 6 months or older with existing health conditions were eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription or doctor's order.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The strong wind, combined with the dry air and dry brush on the ground, creates conditions for an elevated wildfire threat.
—March 28, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Check airport conditions early and often, including official websites and social media accounts where airports share timely updates and guidance, according to experts.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
However, viewing chances depend on weather conditions, and Providence is currently set for partly cloudy skies Saturday night into early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jenna Prestininzi, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Like many psychedelic retreat operators in the US and abroad, Confluence requires prospective participants to provide a medical and psychiatric history to screen for conditions, circumstances and drugs that could present safety issues.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Kim also shot a 61 in the opening round when morning conditions were ripe for good scoring.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, people aged 6 months or older with existing health conditions were eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription or doctor's order.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditions
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Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislation allows companies to participate directly in exploration, production and commercialization, while introducing more flexible tax and royalty structures and allowing for international arbitration — provisions designed to ease long-standing concerns over legal uncertainty.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Supplements can’t claim to treat specific diseases or medical conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are over 10,000 rare diseases — 95% of which don't have a cure.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The three young players have enjoyed experiencing their rookies seasons together.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things seasons 1-5 are on the streamer now.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kawamura’s twisty, Escher-esque thriller adapts a refreshingly original video game to find a man trapped in a Japanese metro station with no way out.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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The system also adapts to emergencies in real time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a result, illnesses commonly spread via milk became less prevalent.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Over half of the illnesses are in children younger than 5.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the past, the agency has said that Dilley offers families a safe environment equipped with access to educational materials, child care necessities and round-the-clock medical and mental health care.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
20 Mar. 2026
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