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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
Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Fear, displacement and the conditions of war likely keep many families from coming forward.
—Sara Huston, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That’s when the film threatens to resolve into the kind of tragic revenge drama that Sacha and Evgueni Galperine’s ominous score has conditioned us to half-expect from the start.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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Noun
But doing so tied the company to a government known for censorship, human rights violations and a manufacturing system long criticized for its working conditions.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Fear, displacement and the conditions of war likely keep many families from coming forward.
—Sara Huston, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Verb
Mladenov conditioned Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza on the fulfillment of other elements of the plan – primarily Hamas’ disarmament and achieving civil governance in Gaza.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That’s when the film threatens to resolve into the kind of tragic revenge drama that Sacha and Evgueni Galperine’s ominous score has conditioned us to half-expect from the start.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
Noun
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Singer Barry Manilow addresses recent health issues in a sneak-peek of his upcoming Good Morning America interview.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Although she has been released from the hospital, she is expected to face a lifelong health battle associated with the injury to her kidney, the lawsuit states.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Supplying the army from the sea In 1775, American ground forces managed to lay siege to the British army in Boston, but Washington needed provisions and military stores to sustain pressure on this key commercial hub.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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That model translates neatly into other chronic areas like metabolic disease and cardiovascular risk, where early intervention and consistent feedback can make measurable differences in outcomes.—
Dr. Peter Fotinos,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Congo says over 100 cases have been confirmed Tracing and isolating Ebola contacts is seen as key to stopping the spread of the disease, which usually manifests as hemorrhagic fever.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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They were freed with the requirement that the mother and Habiba would wear ankle monitors and the family would appear for frequent check-ins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The next collective bargaining agreement will include either a salary cap, closing the sport’s Free Spending Saloon, or other payroll restrictions that would have a similarly sobering effect.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The model, called MutationProjector, was trained on genomic data from more than 30,000 tumors across 10 solid cancer types and offers a new framework for connecting cancer mutations to the biological pathways that drive treatment response.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Even legacy sportswear giants are adapting.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Or the difficulties Frimpong and Wirtz faced in adapting to the rigours of a Premier League that seemed to become more physical and attritional overnight?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Well, starting later this week, the jetstream is going to get all sorts of funky and bent out of shape.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Templates give the week a shape without locking anyone into a rigid menu.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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