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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
Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
But county documents also detail conditions the project should meet to address impacts, including designing buildings to dampen sound and adding landscape buffers.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Scientists are keen to learn more about their formation in order to reconstruct all the changes in climate, ocean conditions, and sea levels and thus better understand contemporary coastal erosion.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Loss, hardship and unanswered questions Families here say conditions in the other camps were harsh but the school shelter is particularly difficult.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 2 May 2026
The conditions at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Lake County were calmer on Friday compared to last week when major flooding forced the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to close some trails in the area.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Home care workers deserve fair pay and humane conditions, but this bill doesn’t solve those problems.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Mosquitoes are commonly found anywhere that experiences wet and warm conditions.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Together, these changes reduce the time needed to reach operating conditions of 250–260 °C (482–500 °F) and pressures of 40–50 bar (580–725 psi).
—New Atlas, 25 Apr. 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
Residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties may hear the booms, depending on weather and other conditions, SpaceX said.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
But county documents also detail conditions the project should meet to address impacts, including designing buildings to dampen sound and adding landscape buffers.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Scientists are keen to learn more about their formation in order to reconstruct all the changes in climate, ocean conditions, and sea levels and thus better understand contemporary coastal erosion.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Loss, hardship and unanswered questions Families here say conditions in the other camps were harsh but the school shelter is particularly difficult.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 2 May 2026
The conditions at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Lake County were calmer on Friday compared to last week when major flooding forced the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to close some trails in the area.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Home care workers deserve fair pay and humane conditions, but this bill doesn’t solve those problems.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Mosquitoes are commonly found anywhere that experiences wet and warm conditions.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Together, these changes reduce the time needed to reach operating conditions of 250–260 °C (482–500 °F) and pressures of 40–50 bar (580–725 psi).
—New Atlas, 25 Apr. 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
Noun
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Terms of the deals were not disclosed, but principals described them as versions of a classic revenue-sharing arrangement, with additional provisions for promotion.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Housing advocates and lawmakers were concerned about provisions that would have required wider access roads for fire trucks, allowed local fire officials to decide which side of the building should be adjacent to an access road and limited developments to sites located closer to access roads.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Taking them to their natural habitat in Africa isn’t feasible, given their limited gene pool and chance of carrying diseases.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
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Inspect regularly for pests and diseases.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The guns must meet certain size and weight requirements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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After his availability is determined, Redick said the team will discuss any potential minutes restrictions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Pentagon required reporters who cover the military to sign on to a host of restrictions in order to maintain daily access to the building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years as the show took a break, the sub-Reddit r/Euphoria persisted despite not knowing whether Zendaya’s Rue, Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie, or even Jacob Elordi’s Nate would finish out the story lines seasons one and two explored with a visceral visual language.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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The findings point to a system that adapts under stress rather than failing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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And while it’s often associated with sprawling garden beds, zucchini adapts beautifully to container growing.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Consumption of food contaminated with salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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But illnesses in other states could be possible, CDC officials added.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The poll, conducted at the beginning of April, adds to a picture of economic gloom in the US, as Americans worry about the affordability of gas and other necessities and express pessimism about the job market.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The clash between misguided concepts of individual freedom and the necessities of social responsibility won’t end soon.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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