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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
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Essentials Set, made by a small wood shop out of Kempton, Pennsylvania, includes a large spatula, a stirring spoon, tongs, a medium serving spoon, a ladle, and Jonathan’ signature Original Spootle—plus a jar of their own SpoonWax to keep everything conditioned.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Deteriorating seals mean conditioned air leaks out and outside air leaks in, forcing your HVAC system to work harder every month.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
We’ve been socially conditioned to avoid the exact behaviors that would create wealth and visibility and leadership and opportunity.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
That's what this ceasefire is conditioned on.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The move was announced hours before the US and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire conditioned on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 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
Becoming conditioned to human food, and humans in general, may lead bears to seek people out, potentially putting visitors and the animals at risk.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Essentials Set, made by a small wood shop out of Kempton, Pennsylvania, includes a large spatula, a stirring spoon, tongs, a medium serving spoon, a ladle, and Jonathan’ signature Original Spootle—plus a jar of their own SpoonWax to keep everything conditioned.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Deteriorating seals mean conditioned air leaks out and outside air leaks in, forcing your HVAC system to work harder every month.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
We’ve been socially conditioned to avoid the exact behaviors that would create wealth and visibility and leadership and opportunity.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
That's what this ceasefire is conditioned on.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The move was announced hours before the US and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire conditioned on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
Adjective
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Transfer batter to prepared pan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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That said, fewer and fewer people are prepared to speak out publicly due to safety concerns.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Arvind showed wool blends and dye solutions including new yellow and red reactive dye.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Above 600 tends to trap heat and compromise airflow — the opposite of what reactive skin needs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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First off, the man in question actually was an expert—not only better trained in depicting the human body (a study not easily accessed by young women of the haute bourgeoisie) but one of the great painters of the nineteenth century.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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To simulate Antarctica’s brutally cold temperatures, Khare trained inside a storage freezer set to 5 degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, running on a treadmill while dialing in every detail.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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ReelShort has since adapted the story into a soccer romance in Spanish and a baseball drama in Japan.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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When selecting plants like beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes, look for determinate or bush-type plants—these varieties stay small and are well-adapted to containers.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 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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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 12th House of Secrets and Solitude, stirring dreams, memories, and subconscious patterns.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But sometimes there are things that enter from the subconscious.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other competitors were operated by remote control, with finishing times adjusted to reflect the different categories.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both are well adjusted, easygoing and comfortable around other animals.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Much of his free-agent maneuvering over the past month was tailored to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s game plan for 2026, based on the success McDaniel had with a quick and nimble attack during his four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides – Starbucks has launched a beta integration with ChatGPT, allowing customers to receive customized beverage recommendations tailored to their mood, taste, and even the weather.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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