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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
Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
The bill would also allow that period to begin earlier if the lawmaker has a serious medical condition or isn't able to travel safely.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
And for a fan base conditioned to expect average, a bit of honest-to-goodness early-season success could go a long way at the ballpark on the bay.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In addition to flagging dangerous conditions, the inspections ensure that tenants have hot and cold water, safe electrical outlets, and working heating and cooling systems, experts said.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
The bill would also allow that period to begin earlier if the lawmaker has a serious medical condition or isn't able to travel safely.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Ordinary’s Multi-Active Delivery Essence, $12, conditions the skin to prime it for maximum hydration, while Rhode Glazing Milk, $32, strengthens the skin barrier — the outermost layer of the skin, which keeps good stuff in (like moisture) and bad stuff out (like bacteria).
—Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
And for a fan base conditioned to expect average, a bit of honest-to-goodness early-season success could go a long way at the ballpark on the bay.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
Noun
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When using commercial pet food recommendations, always adjust based on your pet's age, activity level, and health status.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration received intense criticism of an intentional effort to hide his health decline.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Inside the rule was a provision to kill Luna’s bill and others like it in the future, drawing severe backlash from several GOP lawmakers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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The final product can only include provisions dealing with taxes, spending or the debt limit, and any new spending must be paid for.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Millions of Americans depend on our nation's research institutions for treatments and cures to the diseases that devastate families every day.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Applicants still need to meet requirements, such as having good moral character and being a lawful permanent resident at the time of their naturalization interview.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Applicants can usually comply with this requirement by bringing a credit or debit card statement and a utility bill.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are no gestational age restrictions, although most abortions are performed during the first trimester and those after 23 weeks require specialized care.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Improper restriction and exclusion of ill food service employees.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Professional investors are trained to control their behavior and may succeed using a variety of different investment strategies.—
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since Microsoft trained the AI model generating the interactive Quake II imagery on video footage of people playing the actual game, predictable things happen in predictable places.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Disney's best-performing remakes — 2019's The Lion King, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, and 2019's Aladdin, which each made more than $1 billion globally — all adapted mega-popular Disney movies from the studio's lucrative Renaissance period in the 1990s.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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