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as in prepared
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as in trained
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 adapted
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 conditioned
Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.
—Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022
Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021
That would leave him time for only one practice round on the U.S. Open-conditioned course.
—Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Apply this shade to dry, conditioned hair, leave it on for 45 minutes.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
But this conditioned climate exists in a Smithsonian facility in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, thousands of miles from the birds’ ancestral home along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
America’s armed forces are conditioned to obey the orders of civilian authorities, and rightly so.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
The award is conditioned on the company providing the 150 jobs targeted within an eight-year window.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
That 35-acre parcel, includes more than 33,000 square feet with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, fully air conditioned with high ceilings and 5,500 square feet of room ideal for precision manufacturing, biotech or medical device production, according to the company.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
We’ve been conditioned to lead these very public digital lives by posting everything and highlighting all of our accomplishments.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Kohberger was heavily reliant on WSU, which paid him a salary, provided free on-campus housing, medical benefits, and free tuition, all conditioned on his behavior and subject to being revoked.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Dish now accuses Disney and other parties of unlawful tying, which means the sale of one product is conditioned on the purchase of a separate product, in violation of the Sherman Act.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Yet many women have been conditioned to see those signs as the cost of living with lupus rather than signals of undertreatment.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.
—Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.
—Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022
Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021
That would leave him time for only one practice round on the U.S. Open-conditioned course.
—Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Apply this shade to dry, conditioned hair, leave it on for 45 minutes.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
But this conditioned climate exists in a Smithsonian facility in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, thousands of miles from the birds’ ancestral home along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Verb
All these things that we’re conditioned to believe were so wrong.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
America’s armed forces are conditioned to obey the orders of civilian authorities, and rightly so.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
The award is conditioned on the company providing the 150 jobs targeted within an eight-year window.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
That 35-acre parcel, includes more than 33,000 square feet with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, fully air conditioned with high ceilings and 5,500 square feet of room ideal for precision manufacturing, biotech or medical device production, according to the company.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
We’ve been conditioned to lead these very public digital lives by posting everything and highlighting all of our accomplishments.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Kohberger was heavily reliant on WSU, which paid him a salary, provided free on-campus housing, medical benefits, and free tuition, all conditioned on his behavior and subject to being revoked.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Dish now accuses Disney and other parties of unlawful tying, which means the sale of one product is conditioned on the purchase of a separate product, in violation of the Sherman Act.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Yet many women have been conditioned to see those signs as the cost of living with lupus rather than signals of undertreatment.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The technology, like many in the policing sphere, is more reactive than proactive, Piza said.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Serious analysis demands setting the distraction of seeing China as a reactive power aside, and dealing with a more consequential — and far more uncomfortable — question.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Staff have been and are being trained to recognize trauma.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beach Read In April 2023, Deadline reported that Beach Read would be adapted into a film for 20th Century Studios, and that Kuang would both write the screenplay and direct.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility One room, located on the ground floor, has been adapted for wheelchair users.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Part of the impetus for all these openings is the same reason Las Vegas is so primed for these restaurants in the first place.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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One team looked primed and ready to play.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, in November, Zubimendi revealed a more subconscious benefit to playing chess.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Neptune enters Aries on January 26th, activating your spirituality, healing, and subconscious realm.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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Moore said the department has since adjusted both its tactics and decision-making protocols for wildland fires, particularly in high fire severity zones.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In that respect, the league seems to have adjusted to the Heat’s game, with the Heat not necessarily adjusting to those adjustments.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Reconcept uses music paired with specific frequencies tailored to different physical and mental needs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Considering Driving Habits and Daily Risks Insurance plans are meant to be tailored to each driver’s lifestyle.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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