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adjective

Definition of conditionednext
1
as in prepared

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as in reactive

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conditioned

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verb

past tense of condition
1
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
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
Verb
The settlement, which is conditioned on 95% of remaining claimants participating, covers some 69,000 cases consolidated in federal court in New Jersey and related cases in state court. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 But at least offers submitted through the Bankrate platform are binding and conditioned only on the accuracy and completeness of a borrower’s input. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The loan is conditioned on Alterra taking a long-term office location in Upper Downtown, which stretches between Broadway and Speer Boulevard, and between Colfax Avenue and 20th Street. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 Gilley was granted a $1 million bond the same month, conditioned on surrendering his passport and wearing an ankle monitor. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 He’s conditioned to what comes with Philadelphia by this point — calloused, even. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 20 July 2026 We’d been conditioned to be optimistic and trusting of leadership. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 But for one more summer, there’s Wednesday night hockey in the suburbs, the tickets are cheap, the autographs are free, and the arena is air conditioned in the midst of a brutal heat wave. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 July 2026 Running ceiling fans counterclockwise to improve air circulation and help distribute conditioned air more evenly. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
  1. prepared
  2. reactive
  3. trained
  4. adapted
  5. primed
  6. subconscious
  7. adjusted
  8. tailored
Adjective
  • While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • An Iranian diplomat told the Wall Street Journal that the regime is prepared to take advantage of Trump political vulnerability and would consider preemptive strikes if talks fail.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • What ultimately proved effective at stopping this was not necessarily the convergence of technology and lessons learned, but a proactive rather than reactive strategy towards stopping intrusions.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • He’s become consumed by trying to solve theatrical lighting—essentially, creating ultra-cheap audience-reactive lightshows for coffee shops and small venues.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of reactive
Verb
  • The team isn’t happy about staying behind while the boss risks life and limb, but as Cody points out, none of them are trained for the type of warfare being waged on this front.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Systemic change requires managers trained in inclusive leadership and transparent data on gender equity.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trained
Verb
  • By the time Carrick took the helm and moved from a wing-back system to a more straightforward front three, there was only half of the season left for anyone to try to build consistency in the role after having adapted to a different position.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • However, the catalyst has so far been demonstrated only as a model thin-film system, so additional work will be needed before it can be adapted for industrial reactors.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • 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
  • One team looked primed and ready to play.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Definition of primed
Adjective
  • We are swayed by subconscious gestures that ultimately have no bearing on a person’s ability to do a job, like poor posture or a weak handshake.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Nolan has embraced an elaborately mathematical approach to storytelling and somehow applied it successfully to the subjects of subconscious corporate espionage, space exploration, and World War II.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of subconscious
Verb
  • Sheehan adjusted, navigating the next three innings efficiently without giving up a run.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • After about 30 minutes, eyes should be adjusted to the dark enough to see the meteor showers, according to the agency.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Day trips and tours of the island—including boat trips and farm visits—can be tailored and organized through the hotel to keep all ages happy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The central message of the new guidelines is that cholesterol management should begin earlier and be tailored more closely to both a person’s short- and long-term risk.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of tailored

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