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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
Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Diesel revealed that his return to the eleventh installment of the blockbuster series came with a few non-negotiable conditions—one of which was directly tied to Paul Walker’s iconic role.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
Essence, 26 June 2025
This means that the auditoriums and school gyms and other places where these workers pull long days should be properly air conditioned and stocked with fans, water, ice, electrolyte solutions, and whatever else is needed to ensure the heat remains more of an annoyance than a lethal danger.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Noun
In Connecticut, in asylum cases from Fiscal Year 2001 through May 2025, more than 37% of asylum decisions — involving people who are seeking relief from deportation because of conditions in their home country — were granted on their merits when defendants had legal representation.
—Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Diesel revealed that his return to the eleventh installment of the blockbuster series came with a few non-negotiable conditions—one of which was directly tied to Paul Walker’s iconic role.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
Black women are often conditioned to prioritize others’ needs over their own, and this tendency may intensify during the summertime demands.
—Essence, 26 June 2025
This means that the auditoriums and school gyms and other places where these workers pull long days should be properly air conditioned and stocked with fans, water, ice, electrolyte solutions, and whatever else is needed to ensure the heat remains more of an annoyance than a lethal danger.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
Noun
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The British Royal family health issues have been a major discussion point for what feels like the last year or so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 June 2025
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The startup, now known as Hims & Hers Health Inc., then expanded into women’s health, went public in 2021 and grew its workforce to more than 1,600 workers.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The provision O’Brien refers to in his letter, if passed, would place a 10-year moratorium on state and local AI legislation; that is to say, non-federal governments in the U.S. would be barred from enacting and enforcing laws related to AI, its risks or its further development.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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This is not an option for small businesses that rely on the tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Do control the Asian psyllid insects with an insecticide spray at each flush of growth to prevent the spread of greening disease.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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To choose a floor plan that works for your family now—and ten years from now—experts recommend considering key factors such as lifestyle needs, site-specific restrictions, storage requirements, long-term family planning, and budget constraints.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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For instance, the Nevada Department of Transportation has adopted Commvault’s PQC tools to meet government security requirements and protect sensitive information.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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In April, the Trump administration implemented new regulations that blocked sales of Nvidia’s H20 AI chip, which had been designed to comply with earlier restrictions.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Typically, if fire restrictions are in place or a Red Flag Day is in effect, no fireworks of any kind are allowed.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The university is planning to train close to 1,000 students across both campuses during that time.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The iPhone maker has asked to train versions of Claude and ChatGPT that could run on Apple infrastructure for testing, according to Bloomberg.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Igor Jesus adapted quickly, clambering past Soares in the pecking order and registering six goals and an assist in his first seven starts.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Supply chains adapt seamlessly to global disruptions.—
Madhu Gaganam,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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My curls stayed especially bouncy and held their shape all day, even while running around in humid weather.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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On Instagram, Protect the Mütter declared victory and posted an image of two skeletal hands, their bony fingers pressed together to make a heart shape.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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