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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
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Investors have become conditioned to a trend in which morning selloffs attract bargain-hunters who swoop in and spark afternoon rallies.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
In this light, the utility of struggling against mortal death is of some value but conditioned by life-after-death.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
But the American public is now being conditioned by self-seeking office holders to measure the effectiveness of the Supreme Court solely in terms of political outcome.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
His work positions the mind as something to be trained, conditioned, and strengthened—just like the body.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The entire carriage house, including the vehicle storage area, is heated and air conditioned.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
In an era of instant gratification and few taboos, how to represent an antique story so entirely conditioned on denial and restraint?
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
For anyone conditioned to dismiss Chicago, the findings are counterintuitive.
—Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 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
The agreement is conditioned on the completion of certain terms within 45 days.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Investors have become conditioned to a trend in which morning selloffs attract bargain-hunters who swoop in and spark afternoon rallies.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
In this light, the utility of struggling against mortal death is of some value but conditioned by life-after-death.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
But the American public is now being conditioned by self-seeking office holders to measure the effectiveness of the Supreme Court solely in terms of political outcome.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
His work positions the mind as something to be trained, conditioned, and strengthened—just like the body.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The entire carriage house, including the vehicle storage area, is heated and air conditioned.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
In an era of instant gratification and few taboos, how to represent an antique story so entirely conditioned on denial and restraint?
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
For anyone conditioned to dismiss Chicago, the findings are counterintuitive.
—Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
Adjective
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Kamal Kharazi, foreign policy adviser to the office of the supreme leader, told CNN on Monday that Iran is prepared for a long war.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers are prepared to drop Corey Seager in their lineup.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The antioxidants in quinoa fight oxidative stress (an imbalance between antioxidants and highly reactive free radical molecules), which causes tissue damage and raises the risk of chronic health conditions.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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These advancements allow research teams to move from reactive analysis to proactive insight generation.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company's installers are trained and certified, and every product is custom-built to fit the specific dimensions of each opening.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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These companies refuse to disclose what data their models are trained one or how their systems reach conclusions.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cronin has a controversial reputation, but his players have adapted and thrived under him.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 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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To really pick at this raw nerve, Menzies returns to narrate these passages from Frank’s book and taunt Jamie’s subconscious.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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The study even highlights the intricate mental processes involved in the simple act of lifting an arm to draw—an action that requires conscious intention, subconscious planning, and motor execution.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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MaiaSpace, a French ArianeGroup subsidiary, has adjusted its timeline, now aiming for an inaugural launch in early 2027.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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None adjusted easily to her height or her husband's for shaving.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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McManus infused her signature design and styling details—lace, exquisite craft by way of macramé, and not-so-girly pink—into Phelps’s penchant for clean lines, tailored denim, and sharp details.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Modern air power has become more and more precise, and further empowered by weapons that are tailored for various effects.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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