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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Weather is transient by its very nature — a similar weather pattern might affect an environment differently depending on the preexisting conditions — and comprehensive datasets aren’t really available.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
But the unstable snowpack, high winds and whiteout conditions made search-and-recovery efforts too perilous, prompting first responders to leave behind the bodies of deceased skiers and suspend operations on Wednesday and Thursday.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Four were recovered Friday and five on Saturday morning, after snow conditions made recovery efforts too dangerous earlier in the week.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The bridge will reopen when conditions improve.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed to include Iran's ballistic missile program and funding for its proxy forces in the region in the deal – conditions that experts say the Iranians are highly unlikely to accept.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Wading conditions were excellent, but ultra-low water also complicated the fishing.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Always keep a close eye on conditions, especially as rain and warmth arrive next week.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 14 Feb. 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
Poor weather and battlefield obscurants continue to endanger warfighters as adversaries rely on these conditions to escape attacks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Weather is transient by its very nature — a similar weather pattern might affect an environment differently depending on the preexisting conditions — and comprehensive datasets aren’t really available.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
But the unstable snowpack, high winds and whiteout conditions made search-and-recovery efforts too perilous, prompting first responders to leave behind the bodies of deceased skiers and suspend operations on Wednesday and Thursday.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Four were recovered Friday and five on Saturday morning, after snow conditions made recovery efforts too dangerous earlier in the week.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The bridge will reopen when conditions improve.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed to include Iran's ballistic missile program and funding for its proxy forces in the region in the deal – conditions that experts say the Iranians are highly unlikely to accept.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Wading conditions were excellent, but ultra-low water also complicated the fishing.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Always keep a close eye on conditions, especially as rain and warmth arrive next week.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 14 Feb. 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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In the House, Democrats are opposed to the tariff provisions of that bill.—
STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bill also includes confidentiality provisions that indicate information on serious reportable events relayed to DIAL by a professional licensing board, as well as any corrective action plans, are to be sealed from public view.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
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This exam enables the doctor to detect early signs of these diseases and prescribe appropriate treatments at their earliest stages.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dane went on to advocate for legislation addressing research on neurodegenerative diseases.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Friday to ensure that drivers meet the federal requirements to understand English well enough to read road signs and communicate with law enforcement officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bell also said that the agency, which sets infectious disease reporting requirements, hasn’t considered adding hospitalizations to the list because the primary purpose of public health surveillance is to understand disease transmission, frequency and distribution — not to track complications.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jailbreaking in this context refers to a process that removes software restrictions placed on a piece of hardware.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 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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Stranger Things seasons 1-5 are on the streamer now.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Jan. 2026
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It’s designed to handle all types of terrain and conditions, adapts as your kids grow, and is stacked with plenty of features that make traveling with the family much easier.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the philosophy of the brand is to create clothing that adapts to diverse environments and provides long-lasting comfort and caters to the needs of creators, engineers, designers and other forward-thinking professionals.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Members of the Artemis II crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — are starting their roughly two-week quarantine to limit their exposure to illnesses before their flight.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Now that a successful prelaunch fueling test has been completed, the astronauts are due to re-enter quarantine at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to avoid exposure to any illnesses.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Debate grows in Miami Cuban Americans in Miami who have been helping their relatives on the island by paying for medicines, food and other necessities to be delivered to them in the country will see their options shrink fast too.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Koch told senators that the IURC already allows for two 10-day periods without disconnection for those with medical necessities.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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