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 that case, Bojeh was found not guilty by reason of insanity and later released under conditional supervision.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Both were granted conditional release, but the decision has been stayed until noon Thursday.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
After going through all of the PGA Tour cardholders as well as those with conditional status, there were four spots remaining when the field was finalized Friday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
On March 14, 2024, the Walnut Creek Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the infill project.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Both were granted conditional release, but the decision has been stayed until noon Thursday.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
After going through all of the PGA Tour cardholders as well as those with conditional status, there were four spots remaining when the field was finalized Friday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
On March 14, 2024, the Walnut Creek Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the infill project.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditional
Adjective
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Richardson thinks the success of the All-Star Game is dependent on the best players participating.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trio of guards lead way for Bulldogs Much like A&M, Georgia is heavily dependent on guard play.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, nurses have indicated that the strike will continue until at least tentative contract agreements are reached.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Here the answer was a nervous and tentative yes.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Conditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditional. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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