as in dependent
determined by something else
the sale of the house is conditional upon the approval of a mortgage for the prospective buyer
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Recent Examples of conditional
In addition to conditional voter ballots, there are provisional ballots that must be verified before they are counted.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The project moved forward with conditional approval after the vote.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Netgear and others, such as Amazon’s Eero subsidiary, were quick to apply for and obtain conditional approvals.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The latter two both receive a two-year conditional release order, avoiding criminal conviction, but are ordered to pay back the $10,000.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The project moved forward with conditional approval after the vote.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Netgear and others, such as Amazon’s Eero subsidiary, were quick to apply for and obtain conditional approvals.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The latter two both receive a two-year conditional release order, avoiding criminal conviction, but are ordered to pay back the $10,000.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conditional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditional
Adjective
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Much of Boston’s tourism scene—which is most visitors’ first exposure to the state of Massachusetts—is dependent on folks like Lepage to keep New England’s centuries-old history relevant for a modern-day audience.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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As Hafley previously said, the requirements of the position are down dependent and based solely on his response, Johnson could fit the bill.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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And yet, a skeptic can indulge in some tentative celebration.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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American and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative deal last week to extend their ceasefire, but the agreement has not been finalized.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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“Conditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditional. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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